2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LS62 XDL
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2012. Recorded mileage 85,846 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LS62 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 85,846 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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LS62 XDL Mileage History
- 10/03/202272,180 mi
- 14/03/202376,440 mi+4,260 mi
- 28/02/202480,402 mi+3,962 mi
- 12/03/202582,665 mi+2,263 mi
- 10/03/202685,846 mi+3,181 mi
Average of roughly 3,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS62 XDL 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 (LS62 XDL) between March 2022 and March 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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