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CP62 LFM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,871 mi
Last recorded119,871 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 LFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 119,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe swollen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe swollen

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe swollen

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,890 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 75,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge,tread cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge,tread cracked close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 46,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and tread cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,699 miles

auto stop start symbol on dash.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,143 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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CP62 LFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP62 LFM, 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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CP62 LFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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