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LM62 OCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 OCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 93,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 90,817 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working but still able to see front indicator from the side.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,170 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has minor play.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,500 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .......

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,521 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 OCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

LM62 OCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is LM62 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 OCE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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