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LC62 NFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 128,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,451 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,135 miles

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 Mar 2023 114,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,325 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut in it NO cord exposed however recommend change

Rear disc condition poor

Pass 1 May 2018 71,029 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting

emissions passed to low for tester to read

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 1 May 2018 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and separating causing a lump (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished and splitting

emissions passed to low for tester to read

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,852 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,706 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 NFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

LC62 NFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is LC62 NFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 NFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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