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BG62 LRF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,730 mi
Last recorded119,730 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 119,730 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 119,730 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 109,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 93,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,659 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 83,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 51,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,327 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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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BG62 LRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG62 LRF, 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 BG62 LRF registered?

BG62 LRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is BG62 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 LRF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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