2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · DB62 DRB
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 53,265 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DB62 DRB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 53,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB62 DRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (DB62 DRB) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DB62 DRB Mileage History
- 28/09/202249,856 mi
- 14/11/202351,115 mi+1,259 mi
- 02/12/202452,101 mi+986 mi
- 08/12/202553,265 mi+1,164 mi
Average of roughly 1,067 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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 FailureSerious
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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