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LM62 YGY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,542 mi
Last recorded183,542 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 183,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 177,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 167,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 159,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 140,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 117,840 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,375 miles

Under trays and engine cover obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,989 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 YGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

LM62 YGY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is LM62 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YGY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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