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LC62 HNZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,967 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 123,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,936 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low, handbrake only reached 16% efficiency

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,340 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,158 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

headlights adjusted inside

noise from steering column during lock to lock

offside rear brake slightly binding

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

windscreen wash system low effort

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,562 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 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

LC62 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2012.

Is LC62 HNZ safe to buy?

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