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LR62 LYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,034 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,839 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,216 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,174 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted

parking brake lever little reserve

Fail 2 Oct 2020 38,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached at top (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and undertray covers fitted

parking brake lever little reserve

Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,246 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2017 35,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,382 miles

rear wipersplit

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,357 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut & cracks outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has a cracks outer side wall

both rear tyres has a cracks outer side wall

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 LYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LR62 LYF, 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 LR62 LYF?

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What year was LR62 LYF registered?

LR62 LYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is LR62 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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