2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LV12 FBC
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 23,283 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV12 FBC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2021
- 23,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LV12 FBC MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (LV12 FBC) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
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- 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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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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 FailureSerious
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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