2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · F25 UNY
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 77,177 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F25 UNY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 77,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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F25 UNY 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 (F25 UNY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F25 UNY Mileage History
- 20/12/202268,503 mi
- 21/12/202370,273 mi+1,770 mi
- 20/12/202472,385 mi+2,112 mi
- 11/12/202577,177 mi+4,792 mi
- 11/12/202577,177 mi
Average of roughly 2,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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