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LN62 UKB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 UKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,048 miles

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 3 Oct 2025 103,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,957 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 96,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,708 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Both Rear Tyres Worn

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn And Perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,599 miles

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,809 miles

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

engine pans

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (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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LN62 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LN62 UKB, 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 LN62 UKB registered?

LN62 UKB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LN62 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 UKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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