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LC62 SYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,155 mi
Last recorded49,155 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 SYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,848 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 40,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in unit, not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 32,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 23,527 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,575 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 11,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 6,500 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 SYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

LC62 SYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LC62 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 SYR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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