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LL62 OUS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 110,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,122 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 106,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,309 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,237 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 92,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,217 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OUS 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 71.4%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

LL62 OUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is LL62 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 OUS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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