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LC62 HPL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,202 mi
Last recorded108,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 HPL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 108,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 100,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 93,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 83,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 74,430 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 74,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low left and right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,174 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 56,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,597 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 HPL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

LC62 HPL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LC62 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 HPL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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