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LS62 BWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,861 mi
Last recorded222,861 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 222,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 218,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 214,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 212,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 208,025 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 200,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 188,792 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2020 188,731 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside door mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working offside door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2019 179,983 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 168,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 168,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 148,433 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,831 miles

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

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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LS62 BWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LS62 BWE, 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 LS62 BWE registered?

LS62 BWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is LS62 BWE safe to buy?

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