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LN62 SWO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 SWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure hanging loose within bumper not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low more detailed inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure hanging loose within bumper not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,352 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,071 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,718 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,076 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,076 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror led unit (1.4.A.2c)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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LN62 SWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 SWO, 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 LN62 SWO registered?

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

Is LN62 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 SWO 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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