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LM62 UPG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,534 mi
Last recorded102,534 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 UPG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 102,534 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

tyre light message on dash

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

tyre light message on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,435 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,430 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,714 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 38,777 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 38,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyres have small perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 28,815 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

LM62 UPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2012.

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