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LM62 YGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,107 mi
Last recorded67,107 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 67,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 61,477 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 61,263 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 45,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 30,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 30,436 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 25,745 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective defective rear wiper blade, could do with a replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Still quite a bit of mileage left on rear pads probably about 2.5 or 3 mm left (minimum 1.5) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S rear tyre tread are at 2mm (Minimum 1.6) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 21,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 15,349 miles

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 YGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YGK, 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

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What year was LM62 YGK registered?

LM62 YGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is LM62 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YGK 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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