2012 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · LM12 DWD
2012 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2012. Recorded mileage 82,325 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2979cc
LM12 DWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 82,325 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.
LM12 DWD Mileage History
- 01/02/202266,949 mi
- 16/02/202370,491 mi+3,542 mi
- 04/03/202470,673 mi+182 mi
- 27/02/202574,906 mi+4,233 mi
- 19/02/202682,325 mi+7,419 mi
Average of roughly 3,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM12 DWD 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 (LM12 DWD) between February 2022 and February 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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