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SP62 LHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 LHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 66,567 miles

Front Washers intermittents

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 61,106 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 61,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2024 55,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 49,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 40,785 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 40,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating raised (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,427 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips in windscreen (8.3.1a)

under trays/engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP62 LHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP62 LHC, 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 SP62 LHC registered?

SP62 LHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SP62 LHC safe to buy?

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