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LC62 VUR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 VUR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,925 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wipers leaving lines.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,915 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 83,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 77,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,141 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,017 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working built into mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,224 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 VUR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

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

Is LC62 VUR safe to buy?

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