2012 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · NE12 RAD
2012 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2012. Recorded mileage 67,036 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3246cc
NE12 RAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 67,036 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: Below Average
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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.
NE12 RAD Mileage History
- 04/11/202148,127 mi
- 17/10/202260,327 mi+12,200 mi
- 07/03/202466,355 mi+6,028 mi
- 23/05/202567,023 mi+668 mi
- 30/05/202567,036 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 5,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NE12 RAD 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 (NE12 RAD) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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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