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LC12 CUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 113,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,898 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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LC12 CUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LC12 CUY, 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.

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What year was LC12 CUY registered?

LC12 CUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is LC12 CUY safe to buy?

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