2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · BD12 VUB
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09/07/2012. Recorded mileage 70,581 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
BD12 VUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2025
- 70,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BD12 VUB Mileage History
- 03/03/202261,899 mi
- 12/05/202366,828 mi+4,929 mi
- 10/05/202469,279 mi+2,451 mi
- 13/05/202469,281 mi+2 mi
- 10/05/202570,581 mi+1,300 mi
Average of roughly 2,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 VUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (BD12 VUB) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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