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LM62 FDA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,403 mi
Last recorded116,403 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 FDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 108,929 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 89,653 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,828 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,612 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,589 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on the inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,170 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

offside front tyre slightly cracked

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 FDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDA, 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 LM62 FDA registered?

LM62 FDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is LM62 FDA safe to buy?

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