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LO62 VXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 VXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,461 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,830 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,769 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 59,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 36,743 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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LO62 VXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO62 VXA, 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 LO62 VXA registered?

LO62 VXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is LO62 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 VXA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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