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BG62 LWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 LWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,155 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 81,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,602 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,137 miles

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 LWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWN, 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 BG62 LWN registered?

BG62 LWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is BG62 LWN safe to buy?

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