2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SL12 URM
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2012. Recorded mileage 101,424 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 3999cc
SL12 URM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 101,424 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.
SL12 URM Mileage History
- 02/02/202293,093 mi
- 16/09/202395,377 mi+2,284 mi
- 10/07/2025101,422 mi+6,045 mi
- 11/07/2025101,424 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL12 URM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (SL12 URM) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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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