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LB62 AEL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 AEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 80,081 miles

handbrake has only just met minimum requirements

Fail 17 Nov 2025 80,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 75,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 75,795 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 70,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,492 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,965 miles

Front brake discs 65% worn

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 41,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,688 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 AEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB62 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

LB62 AEL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is LB62 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 AEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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