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LC62 DCY

2012 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 DCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm in centre of tread 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,244 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm in centre of tread 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,330 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on outer edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 245?35R19 93Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on outer edge, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 245?35R19 93Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, approximately 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,403 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under cover's fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,712 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,136 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 DCY is a 2012 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCY, 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.

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What year was LC62 DCY registered?

LC62 DCY is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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