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LC62 CYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 CYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 85,154 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Nov 2025 85,145 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,716 miles

Offside Front Flexie brake hose securing clip missing . Engine cover and under trays . fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,028 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 55,028 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2021 48,736 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,041 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 34,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both devoid of tread on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 27,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 21,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 21,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LC62 CYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LC62 CYO, 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 LC62 CYO registered?

LC62 CYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LC62 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 CYO 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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