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BT62 LFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 LFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,552 miles

Nearside Front drl inop ,not testable before 2018

Nearside Front headlight condensation ,beam pattern good

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,096 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 83,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,073 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 68,904 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 43,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,220 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,006 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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BT62 LFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT62 LFL, 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 BT62 LFL registered?

BT62 LFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is BT62 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 LFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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