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LM62 YDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,796 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 117,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 93,064 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2022 84,432 miles

undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,023 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 69,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,421 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,206 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,404 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

LM62 YDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LM62 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YDU 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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