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LG62 FLH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FLH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 123,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 123,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 118,758 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 118,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 105,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 86,275 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 15 Dec 2018 86,275 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working on the door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2017 71,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 71,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,799 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,799 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,665 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 FLH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG62 FLH, 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 LG62 FLH registered?

LG62 FLH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is LG62 FLH safe to buy?

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