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LL62 HMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,475 mi
Last recorded159,475 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 HMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 159,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 159,469 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,992 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR and NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 147,268 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2022 140,952 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 140,767 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from prop shaft seal of front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,083 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 105,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 92,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,361 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,065 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,065 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

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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LL62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL62 HMK, 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 LL62 HMK registered?

LL62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is LL62 HMK safe to buy?

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