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LG62 FLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,643 mi
Last recorded83,643 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 56,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.0-1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,893 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.02 1/m.

N/s rear brake disc is corroding.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,048 miles

covers and trays fitted

emissions - K=0.03 1/M

rear pads look low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,650 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 FLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LG62 FLE, 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 FLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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