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LN62 SVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,768 mi
Last recorded164,768 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 SVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 164,768 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 164,764 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 144,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on edges & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel damaged Outer

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 129,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on edges & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel damaged Outer

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 116,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,500 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 106,500 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 43,182 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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LN62 SVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LN62 SVL, 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 LN62 SVL registered?

LN62 SVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LN62 SVL safe to buy?

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