2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · PJ12 URE
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 06/07/2012. Recorded mileage 41,323 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
PJ12 URE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 41,323 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: Good
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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.
PJ12 URE Mileage History
- 25/03/202339,485 mi
- 19/03/202439,826 mi+341 mi
- 19/03/202439,834 mi+8 mi
- 28/03/202540,408 mi+574 mi
- 28/03/202641,323 mi+915 mi
Average of roughly 611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ12 URE 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 (PJ12 URE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 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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