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LR62 PYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,122 mi
Last recorded153,122 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 PYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 153,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 153,121 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 147,004 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 147,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise attention ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advise attention (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64 and badly worn edge advise attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 115,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play out ball joint rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,963 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil from prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Aug 2018 78,963 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil from prop-shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,230 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight crack (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (2.7.2a)

both washers lacking power may need new pump or cleaning

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,262 miles

Diff oil seal leaking!

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,703 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 PYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PYU, 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 LR62 PYU registered?

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

Is LR62 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 PYU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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