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LL62 RTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,895 mi
Last recorded71,895 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,627 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 66,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,471 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 31,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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 RTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RTU, 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

How do I check the history of LL62 RTU?

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What year was LL62 RTU registered?

LL62 RTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is LL62 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 RTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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