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2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M3 FXM

M3 FXM

2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2012. Recorded mileage 62,928 km. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 11/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/12/2026)
Recorded Odometer
62,928 km
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/12/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
3999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is rated as PASS for the current date of 2026-06-18, but this status is contingent upon the interpretation of its MOT history. The most recent test on 2026-01-08 at 62,928 miles was passed, indicating the vehicle meets the current standard, yet the failure history suggests a potential trend of neglect. The maintenance trend appears stabilized rather than worsening, as the vehicle has passed all tests from 2025-01-10 through 2023-01-05. This absence of defects in the earlier years suggests that basic upkeep was maintained, though the gap between 2023-01-05 and 2026-01-08 represents a 3-year period where no further tests were taken, implying the vehicle may have been idle or used less frequently. Given the age of the car (14 years) and the fact that it has passed all tests except the most recent one, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the most recent MOT entry. Specific checks are required for the rear and front tyres, specifically for the wear pattern and any cuts or damage not visible to the naked eye. Additionally, the driver's view must be cleared of all items, including worn tyres and damaged components, before the test is conducted.

M3 FXM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
  • 62,928 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

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Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

M3 FXM Odometer History

  1. 05/01/202327,858 mi
  2. 05/01/202429,729 mi+1,871 mi
  3. 10/01/202534,812 mi+5,083 mi
  4. 07/01/202662,928 km
  5. 08/01/202662,928 km

Average of roughly 11,658 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M3 FXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 22:06
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (M3 FXM) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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