2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · FL12 FBB
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 64,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
FL12 FBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 64,993 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.
FL12 FBB Mileage History
- 21/10/202159,975 mi
- 18/11/202160,121 mi+146 mi
- 22/03/202361,370 mi+1,249 mi
- 07/08/202462,903 mi+1,533 mi
- 01/09/202564,993 mi+2,090 mi
Average of roughly 1,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL12 FBB 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 (FL12 FBB) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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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