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LB62 ABO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,699 mi
Last recorded116,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 ABO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 28,561 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 23,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,465 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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LB62 ABO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LB62 ABO, 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 LB62 ABO registered?

LB62 ABO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is LB62 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 ABO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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