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BG62 LSC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LSC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 105,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,500 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars. 245/35/18

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,367 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars. 245/35/18

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to wear bars

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 58,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,210 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,139 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,559 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,680 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 26,680 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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BG62 LSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG62 LSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 LSC registered?

BG62 LSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is BG62 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LSC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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