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LR62 WUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,993 mi
Last recorded70,993 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 WUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,120 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 62,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi slightly damaged/ loose

Fail 18 Mar 2025 62,050 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

exhaust flexi slightly damaged/ loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 53,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 40,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 33,932 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,633 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 10,868 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 WUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 LR62 WUP, 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.

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What year was LR62 WUP registered?

LR62 WUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is LR62 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 WUP 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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