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LC62 SYT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 74,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 74,749 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn THE OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,005 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 36,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,793 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,579 miles

Front tyres tread perished

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 16,040 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)

both front tyres starting to perrish/crack between the tread

child seat present, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 30 Oct 2015 12,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt.

Front tyres perishing

N/S/R tyre has a nail in the tread

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 SYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

Is LC62 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 SYT 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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