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LG62 TTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,297 mi
Last recorded159,297 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 159,297 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2026 159,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 153,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,141 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 148,117 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,319 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,196 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 105,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,363 miles

Both rear shock absorbers and their bumpstops in poor condition.

Slight play in offside track rod inner joint.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,824 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 82,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,999 miles

All brake pads getting low.

Offside rear tyre tread low.

Slight play offside track rod inner joint.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

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 TTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

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

Is LG62 TTU safe to buy?

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