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LR62 EUZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 EUZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 116,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 104,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside - appears to need adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Apr 2020 100,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake effort considerably lower than nearside - appears to need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,306 miles

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

pad light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,516 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 79,483 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres have slight tears on outer sidewall.

n/s/f tyre has serious tears on outer sidewalls.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,912 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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LR62 EUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR62 EUZ, 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 LR62 EUZ registered?

LR62 EUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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