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LT62 FHB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,881 mi
Last recorded124,881 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 FHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 124,881 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 124,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,472 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 122,125 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 122,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,379 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2023 110,379 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,838 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear foam bump stop broken

Rear wiper arm rubber hanging off

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 brake discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear foam bump stop broken

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

Rear wiper arm rubber hanging off

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,858 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,258 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 65,258 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 53,358 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 42,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2016 42,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,449 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

225/45 R17 91W Bridgestone Potenza S001 (rsc)

Nearside front tyre worn HEAVILY on edges

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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LT62 FHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT62 FHB, 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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LT62 FHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is LT62 FHB safe to buy?

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