2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LB12 GVG
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2012. Recorded mileage 87,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
LB12 GVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 87,201 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: Average
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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.
LB12 GVG Mileage History
- 16/06/202260,774 mi
- 19/06/202368,698 mi+7,924 mi
- 17/06/202478,074 mi+9,376 mi
- 09/06/202587,201 mi+9,127 mi
Average of roughly 8,865 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LB12 GVG 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 (LB12 GVG) between June 2022 and June 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.
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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