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LM62 YEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,836 miles

Nearside Front wear indicator damaged

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 95,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear indicator damaged

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2024 87,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,272 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casing / bump stop detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 69,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casing / bump stop detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on outter side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,531 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,920 miles

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

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 YEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

LM62 YEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LM62 YEX safe to buy?

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