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LH62 BPY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 BPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 48,506 miles

Nearside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Offside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Fail 14 Sep 2023 48,417 miles

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

Nearside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

service message on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 225/45 W17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,026 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 29,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,329 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)

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 BPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BPY, 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 LH62 BPY registered?

LH62 BPY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LH62 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH62 BPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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