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LS62 JWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 JWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,708 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,651 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 68,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 55,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,421 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 11,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS62 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

LS62 JWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LS62 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 JWF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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