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LC62 WJL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,265 mi
Last recorded66,265 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 WJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 10,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 9,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 8,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,706 miles

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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 WJL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

LC62 WJL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is LC62 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 WJL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC62 WJL have outstanding finance?

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