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LM62 PDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,637 mi
Last recorded81,637 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 PDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,637 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear bars and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential , front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stops breaking away

Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,902 miles

Both rear tyres getting down

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

Nearside front headlamp damp and beam image slightly distorted

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod/rack

Various bodywork damage

Fail 19 Oct 2023 71,902 miles

Both rear tyres getting down

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

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

Nearside front headlamp damp and beam image slightly distorted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside front inner track-rod/rack

Various bodywork damage

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2022 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45R17 91W RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,329 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 32,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,367 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 PDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

LM62 PDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LM62 PDK safe to buy?

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