2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · EO12 EKD
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2012. Recorded mileage 83,274 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
EO12 EKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 83,274 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: Good
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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.
EO12 EKD Mileage History
- 26/10/202273,996 mi
- 19/12/202379,500 mi+5,504 mi
- 13/01/202581,451 mi+1,951 mi
- 13/01/202581,451 mi
- 17/01/202683,274 mi+1,823 mi
Average of roughly 2,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EO12 EKD 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 (EO12 EKD) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 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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