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LG62 VVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,948 miles

Front stone chip

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to upper and lower area of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,962 miles

Child seats fitted (rear)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 35,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,722 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 30,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

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 VVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

LG62 VVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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The MOT history for LG62 VVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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