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LM62 TVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 100,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 100,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,442 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,584 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 77,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,546 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,764 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,235 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,202 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 TVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVF, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 TVF?

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What year was LM62 TVF registered?

LM62 TVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LM62 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 TVF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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