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EA62 LVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,327 mi
Last recorded87,327 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2024 83,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 55,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 47,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 38,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,061 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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EA62 LVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EA62 LVG, 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 EA62 LVG registered?

EA62 LVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is EA62 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 LVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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