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LM62 CRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 CRU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,784 miles

Engine cover, undertrays & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,362 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knocking/play (2.2.2 (c))

full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,560 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight knocking/play (2.2.2 (c))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,505 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS and OS slight reduction (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges balding (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear and central on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play and slight knock (2.2.2 (c))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,795 miles

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,628 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,628 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 55,828 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,322 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,350 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 14,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 12,394 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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LM62 CRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LM62 CRU, 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 LM62 CRU registered?

LM62 CRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LM62 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 CRU 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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