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LS62 OSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 OSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 126,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 113,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 103,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,113 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,113 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,132 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 85,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,085 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 82,084 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,877 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 64,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 36,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS62 OSO registered?

LS62 OSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LS62 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 OSO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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