2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · YK12 SZR
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 75,451 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK12 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 75,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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YK12 SZR 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 (YK12 SZR) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YK12 SZR Mileage History
- 30/03/202368,074 mi
- 28/03/202468,410 mi+336 mi
- 08/05/202575,219 mi+6,809 mi
- 08/05/202575,219 mi
- 16/10/202575,451 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 2,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
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