Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 BMW M
Car diagnostics for the 2012 BMW M: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 14.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.91 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 BMW M for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
- 4 bodies this year: m5 4dr sedan rwd, m6 2dr cabriolet, m6 2dr coupe and m6 2dr coupe rwd.
2012 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,180 |
| Dimension | M5 4dr Sedan Rwd | M6 2dr Cabriolet | M6 2dr Coupe | M6 2dr Coupe Rwd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.91 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) |
| Width | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.89 m (74 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.96 m (117 in) | 2.85 m (112 in) | 2.85 m (112 in) | 2.86 m (113 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,990 kg (4,387 lb) | 2,045 kg (4,508 lb) | 1,930 kg (4,255 lb) | 1,930 kg (4,255 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (6), air bags (4) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V017000 | 2020-01-15 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 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,... |
| 19V472000 | 2019-06-19 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | 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. |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
| 16V071000 | 2016-02-05 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | 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,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 2012 BMW M
For a diagnostic check on the 2012 BMW M, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your M
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the M. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The engine is the 4.0L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
Who does what
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Car care, briefly
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Make a request
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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