2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · P25 BJJ
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 58,848 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P25 BJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 58,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
P25 BJJ Mileage History
- 07/06/202252,440 mi
- 31/05/202356,918 mi+4,478 mi
- 08/06/202356,974 mi+56 mi
- 09/05/202457,649 mi+675 mi
- 02/05/202558,848 mi+1,199 mi
Average of roughly 2,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P25 BJJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (P25 BJJ) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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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- 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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