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LC62 CZY

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 CZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,034 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 40,029 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,442 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,406 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,509 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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LC62 CZY is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 CZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC62 CZY registered?

LC62 CZY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LC62 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 CZY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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