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LC62 VUO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,177 mi
Last recorded112,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026
Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,795 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 100,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,420 miles

Nearside Front bumper is loose and damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,419 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper is loose and damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2021 69,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 69,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged side wall to cord. 205\50r 17 non runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 51,819 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 51,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 39,971 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,023 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 VUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

LC62 VUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is LC62 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 VUO 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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