2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · L3 UAW
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2012. Recorded mileage 69,144 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
L3 UAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 69,144 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: Good
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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.
L3 UAW Mileage History
- 03/03/202252,558 mi
- 03/03/202354,057 mi+1,499 mi
- 16/05/202457,008 mi+2,951 mi
- 21/01/202558,600 mi+1,592 mi
- 16/01/202669,144 mi+10,544 mi
Average of roughly 4,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L3 UAW 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 (L3 UAW) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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