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LC62 UWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,846 mi
Last recorded161,846 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 UWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2026 161,846 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2026 161,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 159,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,660 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack bush

Fail 3 Dec 2024 156,660 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering rack bush

Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2023 147,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2023 147,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod worn

Pass 8 Apr 2022 138,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 138,741 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,800 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2020 126,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,847 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 111,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,266 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,007 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,861 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

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

Is LC62 UWN safe to buy?

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