2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · WX12 KXE
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 85,138 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX12 KXE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 85,138 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.
WX12 KXE 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 (WX12 KXE) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WX12 KXE Mileage History
- 24/05/202272,598 mi
- 03/06/202375,353 mi+2,755 mi
- 26/06/202479,214 mi+3,861 mi
- 23/06/202585,138 mi+5,924 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 4 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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