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LB62 HPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,070 mi
Last recorded129,070 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 HPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 129,070 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,847 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,569 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 215/40/18 89y (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 90,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,319 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R1 88Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 48,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 40,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,142 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed and has a bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,944 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 HPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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