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LR62 SEY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SEY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 76,861 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,407 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,329 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,606 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,677 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 58,666 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,319 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade deteriated

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 SEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

LR62 SEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is LR62 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 SEY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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