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LO62 ULK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 ULK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 61,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 56,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,612 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread has surface cracks

Fail 17 Nov 2016 25,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has surface cracks

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,578 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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LO62 ULK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LO62 ULK, 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 LO62 ULK registered?

LO62 ULK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is LO62 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 ULK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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