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PK62 LGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 LGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 155,236 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 155,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 142,282 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 142,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,019 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Fail 19 Apr 2024 133,019 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 108,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,805 miles

Note all tyres near wear limit

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,013 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,342 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,350 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 36,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK62 LGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK62 LGC, 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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PK62 LGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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