2012 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · LR12 YYW
2012 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/03/2012. Recorded mileage 53,793 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3246cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LR12 YYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 53,793 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
LR12 YYW Mileage History
- 28/10/202151,255 mi
- 20/10/202252,539 mi+1,284 mi
- 28/11/202353,545 mi+1,006 mi
- 26/11/202453,772 mi+227 mi
- 27/02/202653,793 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR12 YYW 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 (LR12 YYW) between October 2021 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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