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BT62 LFH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,862 mi
Last recorded105,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 LFH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker absorber wet along the length of the strut (leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play can be heard knocking from the ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 105,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side front brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker absorber wet along the length of the strut (leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play can be heard knocking from the ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,883 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake will soon require adjustment

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 64,951 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,058 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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BT62 LFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT62 LFH, 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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BT62 LFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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