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LS62 BWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,228 mi
Last recorded158,228 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 158,228 miles

Front Shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front + Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Feb 2025 158,228 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front + Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2023 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 113,138 miles

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 19 Sep 2020 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Arm to track rod end bolt head missing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 101,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down too 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Arm to track rod end bolt head missing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,428 miles

N/S/F alloy wheel buckled

both front tyres slightly out of shape

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 BWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BWW, 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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LS62 BWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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