2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LA61 EFF
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 73,270 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA61 EFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 73,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
LA61 EFF Mileage History
- 25/11/202159,398 mi
- 02/12/202263,148 mi+3,750 mi
- 27/11/202367,852 mi+4,704 mi
- 27/11/202471,609 mi+3,757 mi
- 09/12/202573,270 mi+1,661 mi
Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA61 EFF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (LA61 EFF) between November 2021 and December 2025.
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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- 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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