2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · V8 FYU
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 75,193 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V8 FYU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 75,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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V8 FYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (V8 FYU) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V8 FYU Mileage History
- 21/04/202274,290 mi
- 07/03/202675,193 mi+903 mi
Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: BMW M3
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- 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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