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LB62 AEM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 AEM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 155,906 miles

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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSR =2=BOTH---PODOT-MONITOR/ (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 150,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 150,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 144,013 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,459 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,038 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,467 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 AEM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

LB62 AEM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2012.

Is LB62 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 AEM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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