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LM62 YHP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,560 mi
Last recorded88,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YHP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,560 miles

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,587 miles

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,833 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 75,831 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake signs of overheating

Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,712 miles

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

Fail 20 Jul 2023 70,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake signs of over heating

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,719 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,782 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,127 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 47,242 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,902 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,398 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 YHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

LM62 YHP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is LM62 YHP safe to buy?

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