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LC62 XOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 XOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 146,593 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 146,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2015 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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 XOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOY, 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 XOY registered?

LC62 XOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is LC62 XOY safe to buy?

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