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LC62 TYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 TYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 136,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 67,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,978 miles

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 May 2019 48,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,430 miles

Front brake disc's scored worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front tyre bald on both edges of tread

Rear brake disc's lipped

all brake pads looking low

Pass 11 May 2017 34,726 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,291 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 22,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

LC62 TYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is LC62 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 TYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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