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LC62 VVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,725 mi
Last recorded201,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 201,725 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 11 Jan 2025 186,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 168,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 149,149 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 149,149 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 118,964 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 7 Jun 2019 109,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,584 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,860 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some componenets

Fail 22 Oct 2015 65,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some componenets

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 VVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

LC62 VVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is LC62 VVO safe to buy?

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