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DY62 LCU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

245,521 mi
Last recorded245,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 245,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 231,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 133,870 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Part of the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Item removed from windscreen obscuring drivers view of the road

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing thin (3.5.1i)

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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DY62 LCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY62 LCU, 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 DY62 LCU registered?

DY62 LCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is DY62 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 LCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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