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LC62 XOT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,804 mi
Last recorded70,804 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 XOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 55,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,590 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,271 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 28,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edges 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,252 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 23,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,363 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 XOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

LC62 XOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is LC62 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 XOT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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