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LG62 YEE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,917 mi
Last recorded130,917 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 130,917 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 130,917 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 122,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,481 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 119,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 108,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum or backplate noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2020 101,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake drum or backplate noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,815 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,846 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 YEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG62 YEE registered?

LG62 YEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is LG62 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 YEE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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