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LH62 AUU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 AUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 93,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 89,510 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,554 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 21,360 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 21,360 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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn and perished on outer edge (225/45/17 W) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 5,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,531 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 3,298 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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LH62 AUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 LH62 AUU, 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

How do I check the history of LH62 AUU?

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What year was LH62 AUU registered?

LH62 AUU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is LH62 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH62 AUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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