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LS62 SUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,466 mi
Last recorded109,466 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 SUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,466 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS/OS Rears ()

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

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

under body covered with dirt

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 94,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.25 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 80,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,969 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,745 miles

Nearside Rear and off side rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,274 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight heat spotting on rear discs

Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,273 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight heat spotting on rear discs

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,613 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,508 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 SUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

LS62 SUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LS62 SUA safe to buy?

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