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LG62 VVH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,989 mi
Last recorded40,989 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VVH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 39,070 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 35,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 26,572 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 26,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,214 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,780 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,738 miles

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

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 VVH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VVH, 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 LG62 VVH registered?

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

Is LG62 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 VVH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG62 VVH have outstanding finance?

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