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2012 BMW M3: Quick Overview
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2012 BMW M3 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2012 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 2-Door Coupe |
| Type | Coupe |
| Category | Subcompact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Germany |
| Manufacturing City | REGENSBURG |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | 1680.1 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 2080.17 kg |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 4 8 |
| Engine Size | 4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $68,750 USD |
| Invoice Price | $63,250 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $895 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2012 BMW M3 Have?
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How long will the 2012 BMW M3 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2012 BMW M3 Prices and Market Value
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2012 BMW M3 Cost of Ownership
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2012 BMW M3 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline (Required)
Fuel Capacity
62.84 liters
City Mileage
5.53 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
2012 BMW M3 Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2012 BMW M3 Recalls & Defects
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date
2016-02-05
Recall no.
16v071000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2013 128i and 135i Coupes and Convertibles and 1 Series M Coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i Xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i Xdrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d Sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi Sports Wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i Xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i Xdrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 Sdrive28i, X1 Xdrive28i and X1 Xdrive35i Savs, 2007-2010 X3 Xdrive30i Savs, 2007-2013 X5 Xdrive30i, X5 Xdrive35i, X5 Xdrive48i, X5 Xdrive50i and X5 M Savs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 Xdrive35d Savs, 2008-2014 X6 Xdrive35i, X6 Xdrive50i, and X6 M Sacs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 Xdrive50i Sacs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan Vehicles. Upon Deployment OF THE Driver's Frontal AIR Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure MAY Cause THE Inflator TO Rupture.
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Crash Necessitating Deployment OF THE Driver's Frontal AIR Bag, THE Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking THE Driver or Other Occupants Resulting IN Serious Injury or Death.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Driver's Frontal AIR BAG Module or Inflator Depending ON THE Vehicle Model, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began March 9, 2018. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System
Recall date
2019-06-19
Recall no.
19v472000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan Vehicles. THE Connection OF THE Positive Battery Cable AT THE Fuse BOX Terminal MAY Degrade, Resulting IN AN Intermittent Loss OF Electrical Power.
Consequence
A Loss OF Electrical Power CAN Cause THE Vehicle TO Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace and Secure THE Positive Battery Cable Connector, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 14, 2019. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417. Note: This Recall IS AN Expansion OF A Previous Recall, Number 18v-314.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
Recall date
2019-06-19
Recall no.
19v472000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan Vehicles. THE Connection OF THE Positive Battery Cable AT THE Fuse BOX Terminal MAY Degrade, Resulting IN AN Intermittent Loss OF Electrical Power.
Consequence
A Loss OF Electrical Power CAN Cause THE Vehicle TO Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace and Secure THE Positive Battery Cable Connector, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 14, 2019. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417. Note: This Recall IS AN Expansion OF A Previous Recall, Number 18v-314.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall date
2019-06-19
Recall no.
19v472000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan Vehicles. THE Connection OF THE Positive Battery Cable AT THE Fuse BOX Terminal MAY Degrade, Resulting IN AN Intermittent Loss OF Electrical Power.
Consequence
A Loss OF Electrical Power CAN Cause THE Vehicle TO Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace and Secure THE Positive Battery Cable Connector, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 14, 2019. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417. Note: This Recall IS AN Expansion OF A Previous Recall, Number 18v-314.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date
2020-01-15
Recall no.
20v017000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 Xdrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 Sdrive28i, X1 Xdrive28i and X1 Xdrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i Xdrive, 335i, 335is, 335i Xdrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i Xdrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i Xdrive and M3, 2009-2011 335d, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i Xdrive, 2010-2011 X6 Activehybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 Xdrive30i, X5 Xdrive35i, X5 48i, X5 Xdrive48i, X5 Xdrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 Xdrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 Xdrive35i, X6 Xdrive50i and X6M Vehicles Equipped With Non-desiccated Driver Frontal AIR BAG Inflators Containing Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (Psan) That Were Used AS Interim Remedy Parts FOR Previous Takata Recalls. These Inflators MAY Explode DUE TO Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-term Exposure TO High Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, and High Temperature Cycling.
Consequence
AN Inflator Explosion MAY Result IN Sharp Metal Fragments Striking THE Driver or Other Occupants Resulting IN Serious Injury or Death.
Remedy
BMW Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Driver AIR Bag. ON X5 and X6 Vehicles, Only THE Inflator Will BE Replaced. All Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began March 11, 2020. Owners MAY Contact BMW Customer Service AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2012 BMW M3 Insurance
Insurance for a 2012 BMW M3 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2012 BMW M3 Compare to Other Coupe?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 BMW M3 a Good Coupe?
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