2012 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · YK62 XHT
2012 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 65,683 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YK62 XHT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2022
- 65,683 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.
YK62 XHT Mileage History
- 07/10/202163,007 mi
- 03/11/202163,190 mi+183 mi
- 03/11/202265,683 mi+2,493 mi
Average of roughly 2,492 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YK62 XHT MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW M3 (YK62 XHT) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2022 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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- 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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