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LR62 LWT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LWT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 48,118 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 43,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,738 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,928 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,659 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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LR62 LWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 LR62 LWT, 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 LR62 LWT registered?

LR62 LWT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LR62 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LWT 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.

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