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LL62 UVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,133 mi
Last recorded121,133 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 UVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,619 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2025 113,616 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,018 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,983 miles

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

emission too clean to detect

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,352 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,394 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,882 miles

both front tyres 3mm and wearing low on edges

rear tyres 3mm/2.5mm

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,178 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,989 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Fail 8 Apr 2017 50,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,788 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 43,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,853 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 UVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

LL62 UVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is LL62 UVC safe to buy?

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