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LM62 YDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,184 mi
Last recorded54,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 45,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,108 miles

Front Tyres worn unevenly

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approaching wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,212 miles

Nearside Front SHOWING WEAR TO EDGE

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 YDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDE, 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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How do I check the history of LM62 YDE?

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What year was LM62 YDE registered?

LM62 YDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is LM62 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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