2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · PE51 SCO
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 04/05/2012. Recorded mileage 71,175 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
PE51 SCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 71,175 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.
PE51 SCO Mileage History
- 21/07/202265,214 mi
- 10/07/202368,112 mi+2,898 mi
- 24/06/202469,716 mi+1,604 mi
- 25/06/202469,725 mi+9 mi
- 10/07/202571,175 mi+1,450 mi
Average of roughly 2,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PE51 SCO 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 (PE51 SCO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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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