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LB62 JYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 JYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 118,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 102,582 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,746 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,164 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LB62 JYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB62 JYC, 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 LB62 JYC registered?

LB62 JYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is LB62 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 JYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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