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LS62 FPK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,691 mi
Last recorded172,691 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 FPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 172,691 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,284 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn/corroded x2

Fail 1 Nov 2024 164,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake discs worn/corroded x2

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,481 miles

all tyres worn near legal limit

front brake discs worn thin pads getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2023 151,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres worn near legal limit

front brake discs worn thin pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,946 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,522 miles

rear shockers damp bump stops broken

rear tyres on or near legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,230 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

rear bump stops broken

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,328 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,723 miles

Rear tyres very close to limit and both have nail in

Windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,442 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,478 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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LS62 FPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

LS62 FPK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is LS62 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 FPK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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