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LC62 YCT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 YCT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Fail 7 Apr 2026 104,355 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,924 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 87,922 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 71,775 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,411 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 64,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,663 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 50,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,217 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 YCT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCT, 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

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What year was LC62 YCT registered?

LC62 YCT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is LC62 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 YCT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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