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LC62 KKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,089 mi
Last recorded109,089 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 KKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 109,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,856 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 102,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning sysmbol on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2023 98,184 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 98,182 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,307 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight leak diff

Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,307 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight leak diff

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 71,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,340 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,177 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated

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

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 KKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

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

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