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LL62 WNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 WNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 163,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 163,158 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine To DPF,risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 160,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 157,787 miles

Emissions not checked with Euro5.visual clear

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,764 miles

Emissions not checked with Euro5,visual clear

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,356 miles

Emissions not checked with Euro5,visual clear

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Head light damaged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 100,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,790 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,924 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 47,924 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,175 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,175 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 WNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

LL62 WNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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