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LC62 ODH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,633 mi
Last recorded129,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 ODH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 129,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 129,633 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 107,455 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,452 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 99,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,964 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,930 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 79,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,202 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 72,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,514 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 ODH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

LC62 ODH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LC62 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 ODH 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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