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LC62 XUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 XUM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 108,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingresse causing limited light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,553 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,168 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 86,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,505 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 71,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Top up fluids (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,617 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Patch of rubber missing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper ABS Wire Insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,176 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 XUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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