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LM62 WDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,258 mi
Last recorded64,258 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 WDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,258 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 64,059 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside body work has a scratch mark

Pass 15 Apr 2023 42,080 miles

Offside body work has a scratch mark

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper worn/split

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,062 miles

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a cuts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside body work has a scratch mark

Rear wiper worn/split

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyre outer side walls has a cuts

both front wipers juddering +slightly smearing (strong advice)

offside body work has a scratch mark

Fail 20 Apr 2021 31,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Nearside Front and nearside rear tyre outer side walls has a cuts

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake discs scored/worn/lipped

both front wipers juddering +slightly smearing (strong advice)

offside body work has a scratch mark

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,533 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 23,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 11,177 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 WDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDJ, 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 WDJ registered?

LM62 WDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LM62 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 WDJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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