2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SJ12 VEX
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 62,180 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ12 VEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 62,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ12 VEX 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 (SJ12 VEX) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ12 VEX Mileage History
- 05/12/202356,409 mi
- 06/12/202458,744 mi+2,335 mi
- 13/02/202558,802 mi+58 mi
- 14/02/202558,802 mi
- 26/02/202662,180 mi+3,378 mi
Average of roughly 2,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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