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LM62 RVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,257 mi
Last recorded116,257 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,831 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 110,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,760 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 106,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,513 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low and front brake discs worn.

O/s/f tyre perished and worn on edges.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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 RVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

LM62 RVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LM62 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 RVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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