2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LS12 BHN
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 82,250 miles. MOT valid until 01/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
LS12 BHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 82,250 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.
LS12 BHN Mileage History
- 24/02/202368,711 mi
- 16/04/202479,936 mi+11,225 mi
- 17/04/202479,961 mi+25 mi
- 02/05/202581,199 mi+1,238 mi
- 11/04/202682,250 mi+1,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS12 BHN 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 (LS12 BHN) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 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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