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LL62 DVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 DVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 36,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 36,402 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 34,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 30,936 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Nearside Front tyre tread has a slight damage

Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,787 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Nearside Front tyre tread has a slight damage

Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,550 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Aug 2021 25,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 24,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 23,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,324 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,315 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 18,315 miles

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

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S001 225/45R17 91W

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,344 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 DVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DVZ, 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 LL62 DVZ registered?

LL62 DVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LL62 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 DVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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