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LC62 FHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,616 mi
Last recorded82,616 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 FHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front brake pad wire damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2025 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front brake pad wire damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,316 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 60,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,677 miles

plastic undertrays fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 8 May 2019 53,910 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 53,910 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,864 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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LC62 FHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

LC62 FHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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