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LR62 VCX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,092 mi
Last recorded96,092 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 VCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear registration plate lamp dim

Fail 15 Aug 2025 85,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in light (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 72,827 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 57,049 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,663 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 38,000 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,486 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,610 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,214 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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LR62 VCX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LR62 VCX, 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 LR62 VCX registered?

LR62 VCX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is LR62 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 VCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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