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FY62 LKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,189 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres has slight cracks

Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 46,831 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 46,831 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,688 miles

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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FY62 LKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY62 LKC, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 LKC?

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What year was FY62 LKC registered?

FY62 LKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FY62 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 LKC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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