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LC62 DBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,706 mi
Last recorded54,706 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 DBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,845 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2025 51,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,473 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre And deep cut to road tyre also

Pass 13 Dec 2016 28,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,258 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre low 4mm

Fail 26 Oct 2015 21,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre low 4mm

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 DBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC62 DBY, 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 LC62 DBY registered?

LC62 DBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is LC62 DBY safe to buy?

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