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LB62 EBN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,038 mi
Last recorded85,038 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 EBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 85,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,617 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,639 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 67,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,511 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/66R16 91W MICHELIN non-runflat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 44,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,090 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,015 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 EBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

LB62 EBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LB62 EBN safe to buy?

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