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LC62 LDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 LDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 131,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,820 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,810 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 107,246 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,757 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

exhaust flexi broken

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,666 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,884 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,245 miles

Nearside Front fog light broken

drivetrain warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,087 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 54,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,351 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 34,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LDL, 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

How do I check the history of LC62 LDL?

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What year was LC62 LDL registered?

LC62 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2012.

Is LC62 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 LDL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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