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LY62 KCG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 KCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 89,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,505 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,702 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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LY62 KCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY62 KCG, 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 LY62 KCG registered?

LY62 KCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LY62 KCG safe to buy?

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