2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · R8 LJH
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 61,028 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R8 LJH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 61,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
R8 LJH Mileage History
- 22/09/202152,093 mi
- 29/09/202257,103 mi+5,010 mi
- 28/09/202361,028 mi+3,925 mi
Average of roughly 4,434 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R8 LJH MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (R8 LJH) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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