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OE62 LRL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE62 LRL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 120,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 114,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,788 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,619 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,870 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 93,666 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker has slight play in upper attachment

Pass 24 Nov 2018 86,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,286 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,253 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners on mirror and sticker on windscreen (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust badly twisted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing more than outside on both n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,173 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 56,301 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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OE62 LRL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OE62 LRL, 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 OE62 LRL registered?

OE62 LRL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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