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FY62 LLM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 77,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,104 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 42,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,929 miles

oil low

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,173 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,242 miles

under cover tray fitted

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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FY62 LLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY62 LLM, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 LLM?

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What year was FY62 LLM registered?

FY62 LLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 LLM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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