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LM62 YEG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 116,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 103,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,808 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,746 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 59,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,689 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,049 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,966 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,078 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YEG 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 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEG, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 YEG?

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What year was LM62 YEG registered?

LM62 YEG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is LM62 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YEG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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