2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · F8 ACO
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 102,355 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
F8 ACO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 102,355 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
F8 ACO Mileage History
- 08/11/202189,649 mi
- 17/10/202295,875 mi+6,226 mi
- 07/02/202497,485 mi+1,610 mi
- 02/04/2025102,355 mi+4,870 mi
Average of roughly 3,739 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F8 ACO 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 (F8 ACO) between November 2021 and April 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.
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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