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LL62 GYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 GYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 146,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear alloy wheel has a a welded repair to inner rim

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 113,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn+excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,419 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYU, 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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LL62 GYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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