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BG62 LKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 85,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,464 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,598 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 36,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,411 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 LKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 BG62 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

BG62 LKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BG62 LKN safe to buy?

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