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LO62 DHM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 DHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 69,586 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 69,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 56,726 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 56,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge aswell (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,095 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf-nsf-nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,830 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2019 46,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,479 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 31,616 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 24,718 miles

to clean to diesel test

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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LO62 DHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LO62 DHM, 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 LO62 DHM?

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What year was LO62 DHM registered?

LO62 DHM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is LO62 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 DHM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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