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LG62 DVJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,714 mi
Last recorded106,714 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 81,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 81,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play /inner steering arms/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nail inner edges of tyre (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play /inner steering arms/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LG62 DVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG62 DVJ, 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 LG62 DVJ registered?

LG62 DVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LG62 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 DVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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