2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · LX62 FRU
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,966 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 FRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 83,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX62 FRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (LX62 FRU) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LX62 FRU Mileage History
- 09/04/202477,992 mi
- 25/04/202579,430 mi+1,438 mi
- 13/02/202683,966 mi+4,536 mi
Average of roughly 3,233 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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