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LB62 AET

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,675 mi
Last recorded148,675 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 AET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 148,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 133,191 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivetrain warning message on dashboard

Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivetrain warning message on dashboard

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,388 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 124,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake sqweaking

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,138 miles

N/S head lamp damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S head lamp damage but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Both side (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,481 miles

Front stone damage o/s/outter to screen

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,481 miles

Front stone damage o/s/outter to screen

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 AET is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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