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LC62 OGN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 123,227 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2026 123,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 115,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge 205 55 16 91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge 205 55 16 91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,538 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess h parking parking brake cable, outer case split. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 80,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess h parking parking brake cable, outer case split. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 53,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,004 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 OGN 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 85.7%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

LC62 OGN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is LC62 OGN safe to buy?

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