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LC62 WNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 128,530 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,730 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,159 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,726 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 95,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 95,913 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,452 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE 94% WORN

Near side front fog lamp cracked

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,452 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE 94% WORN

Near side front fog lamp cracked

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,731 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

LC62 WNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2012.

Is LC62 WNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 WNY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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