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LM62 YXE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,581 mi
Last recorded54,581 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 YXE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 46,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,201 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

undertrays

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,688 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 YXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YXE, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 YXE?

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What year was LM62 YXE registered?

LM62 YXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is LM62 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 YXE 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.

Does LM62 YXE have outstanding finance?

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