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LL62 BVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 BVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake reading low

Offside Rear run flat tyre fitted

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2024 81,309 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 81,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 74,530 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,514 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 65,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 61,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,179 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,914 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,848 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 38,114 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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LL62 BVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LL62 BVA, 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 LL62 BVA registered?

LL62 BVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LL62 BVA safe to buy?

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