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YS62 LHR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 LHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 68,148 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 68,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,708 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 66,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,244 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 60,242 miles

Offside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,482 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 54,363 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 48,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 48,040 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 46,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 46,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,836 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,628 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 39,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YS62 LHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS62 LHR, 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 YS62 LHR registered?

YS62 LHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is YS62 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 LHR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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