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LG62 DKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,256 mi
Last recorded152,256 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 152,256 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 152,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 149,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim and N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Side light inoperative

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides)(ON LIMIT (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing)(Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim)(Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 144,278 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim)(Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 137,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,703 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 125,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,823 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 89,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 68,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,341 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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LG62 DKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG62 DKN, 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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LG62 DKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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