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LM62 YHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,929 mi
Last recorded151,929 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 151,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 140,574 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,355 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 109,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,884 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,808 miles

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 14 Jun 2019 89,575 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,568 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 87,672 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 May 2018 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,285 miles

Front Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened front thrust arm bushes splitting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in osf screen less than 10mm (8.3.1a)

Oil leak gearbox oil seal starting to leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,482 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

LM62 YHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LM62 YHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YHA 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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