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LC62 FHW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 FHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 146,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 146,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 140,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 140,923 miles

Emissions unable to be completed developing noise in engine once warm poss chain ? (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 131,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 121,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,695 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,269 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 84,266 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Fail 15 May 2019 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door mirror unit has tape fix to it advise replace

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm with nail in tread / worn on edge close to cord with cut (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,358 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 FHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

LC62 FHW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2012.

Is LC62 FHW safe to buy?

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