2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · IRZ 1646
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 65,694 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IRZ 1646 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 65,694 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.
IRZ 1646 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 (IRZ 1646) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
IRZ 1646 Mileage History
- 24/10/202263,697 mi
- 10/01/202465,268 mi+1,571 mi
- 05/02/202465,325 mi+57 mi
- 29/07/202565,694 mi+369 mi
Average of roughly 723 miles per year across 4 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: Below 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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