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LK61 LWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 LWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 92,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 84,290 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 84,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 60,063 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2023 45,830 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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LK61 LWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK61 LWM, 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 LK61 LWM registered?

LK61 LWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LK61 LWM safe to buy?

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