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LR62 PYY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,720 mi
Last recorded82,720 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 PYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 82,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2025 82,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,wearing/worn on outer edges,205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,771 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,wearing/worn on outer edges,205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing/worn on outer edge,205/50/17 983W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished,205/50/17 93W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,689 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

LR62 PYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is LR62 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 PYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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