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LG62 HHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,465 mi
Last recorded192,465 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 HHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 192,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 175,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 156,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 156,161 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,282 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 140,232 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 124,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 109,191 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 109,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,406 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,475 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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LG62 HHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG62 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

LG62 HHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is LG62 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 HHC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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