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BG62 LKE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 May 2026 104,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 May 2025 100,919 miles

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

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust ridges forming on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 96,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at sump 1l of oil added to perform test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on outer edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 96,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at sump 1l of oil added to perform test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge 2.2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on outer edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 92,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad looks low requires wheels taking off for closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 92,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad looks low requires wheels taking off for closer inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,159 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,483 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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BG62 LKE 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 80%.

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 BG62 LKE, 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 BG62 LKE registered?

BG62 LKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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