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LT62 FGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,122 mi
Last recorded180,122 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 FGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 180,122 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 174,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 161,258 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 153,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 153,033 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,244 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 144,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 123,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,451 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 103,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,239 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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LT62 FGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT62 FGC, 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 LT62 FGC registered?

LT62 FGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LT62 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 FGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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