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LM62 WVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,690 mi
Last recorded116,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 WVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,690 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper mounting spring missing

Fail 8 Jan 2026 116,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear brake caliper mounting spring missing

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,262 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,031 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 78,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,808 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 60,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 44,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge of tread

Pass 16 Feb 2016 18,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x50x17v (run flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205x50x17v (run flat) (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 WVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVK, 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

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What year was LM62 WVK registered?

LM62 WVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is LM62 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 WVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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