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LB62 LNW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,299 mi
Last recorded201,299 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 LNW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 201,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 188,204 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 188,204 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 174,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 162,296 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 120,505 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,161 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,105 miles

engine covers & underbody trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,105 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

engine covers & underbody trays fitted

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 LNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

LB62 LNW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is LB62 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 LNW 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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