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LC62 VNN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VNN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Apr 2026 71,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,073 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,073 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tyres at 3mm

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,635 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Apr 2022 44,500 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,270 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 37,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Fail 20 Apr 2020 37,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,609 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread.

Nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,187 miles

both front tyres slightly perished/deteriorated on outer edges

emissions too low to be recorded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/deteriorated on outer edge and has a nail

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,151 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 25,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,083 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 22,083 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Undertrays fitted.

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 VNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

LC62 VNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is LC62 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 VNN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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