2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · GK14 BYR
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 101,562 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK14 BYR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 101,562 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.
GK14 BYR 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 (GK14 BYR) between August 2022 and August 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.
GK14 BYR Mileage History
- 12/08/202268,390 mi
- 15/08/202379,570 mi+11,180 mi
- 14/08/202488,915 mi+9,345 mi
- 11/08/2025101,562 mi+12,647 mi
Average of roughly 11,065 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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