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LC62 KKS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 KKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 126,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES ON BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,507 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Front shock covers deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked (205/55/16)

coolant low

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,344 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 89,171 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,445 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,770 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 KKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KKS, 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 KKS registered?

LC62 KKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LC62 KKS safe to buy?

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