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LN62 ULR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,357 mi
Last recorded189,357 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 ULR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 189,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 May 2023 189,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2022 182,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2021 173,718 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2019 155,539 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 139,219 miles

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,701 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted.

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 ULR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LN62 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

LN62 ULR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is LN62 ULR safe to buy?

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