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LM62 YEB

2012 BMW 135

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YEB
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,359 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 81,741 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 81,740 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 77,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 77,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,871 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,982 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,238 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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LM62 YEB is a 2012 BMW 135 in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM62 YEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM62 YEB registered?

LM62 YEB is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LM62 YEB safe to buy?

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