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LL62 GUX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 GUX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,951 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,447 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 19,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GUX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL62 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

LL62 GUX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is LL62 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 GUX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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