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LC62 VNE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Paint swollen on rear brake pipes (water ingress) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,002 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Arm Back Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 75,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Arm Back Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both side repeaters (4.4.4 (a))

Pedestrian protection system light illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,776 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 39,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,320 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2016 17,587 miles

limited inspection of under body due to under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2015 13,826 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 VNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

LC62 VNE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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