2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LA02 CAA
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29/10/2012. Recorded mileage 73,223 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
LA02 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 73,223 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: 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.
LA02 CAA Mileage History
- 14/11/202264,860 mi
- 08/11/202367,883 mi+3,023 mi
- 20/11/202367,903 mi+20 mi
- 08/11/202470,599 mi+2,696 mi
- 17/11/202573,223 mi+2,624 mi
Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA02 CAA 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 (LA02 CAA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 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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