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LB62 DLK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 DLK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,434 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR BRAKE PADS WORN BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,346 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,962 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2022 74,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,987 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,869 miles

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,277 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 DLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

LB62 DLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is LB62 DLK safe to buy?

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