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LC62 OFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,512 mi
Last recorded120,512 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 OFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,200 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 112,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,895 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,895 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,301 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,490 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 OFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

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

Is LC62 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 OFV 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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