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LM62 CPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,191 mi
Last recorded159,191 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 CPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 159,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 153,550 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 144,759 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front to centre section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 144,721 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake rising up and down on the brake reading

Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 140,731 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,355 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,334 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 205/50 r17v run flats (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,742 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 32,124 miles

front tyres cracking

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,408 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge / shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 29,408 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn badly (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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LM62 CPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LM62 CPX, 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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LM62 CPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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