CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC62 WOR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,574 mi
Last recorded124,574 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 WOR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,574 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,098 miles

Central Front bottom of bumper broken / bottom under tray also broken

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in center of tread ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear bush worn / some oil contamination to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc & brake pads show signs of over heating !

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center of tread on 2mm / inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pads signs of over heating and slight crumbling

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Fail 14 Sep 2023 119,840 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 50% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front bottom of bumper broken / bottom under tray also broken

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in center of tread ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight oil leak from shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear bush worn / some oil contamination to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc & brake pads show signs of over heating !

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center of tread on 2mm / inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,134 miles

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

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

Offside engine oil leak

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 110,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside engine oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,461 miles

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

zero emissions readings

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,139 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 53,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 60,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,308 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC62 WOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WOR, 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

How do I check the history of LC62 WOR?

You can check the full history of LC62 WOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC62 WOR registered?

LC62 WOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is LC62 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 WOR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC62 WOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC62 WOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.