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LB62 ABX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 ABX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 63,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 49,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,938 miles

f&r number plates deterioated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,578 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 35,578 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 21,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 15,169 miles

Offside wing mirror damage

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 ABX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 LB62 ABX, 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 LB62 ABX registered?

LB62 ABX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is LB62 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 ABX 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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