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LR62 SGO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,996 mi
Last recorded101,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 101,996 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

undertray fitted blocking inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 95,150 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,155 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing irregular due to corrosion on discs, Also affecting brake performance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,615 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGO, 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

How do I check the history of LR62 SGO?

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What year was LR62 SGO registered?

LR62 SGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is LR62 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 SGO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR62 SGO have outstanding finance?

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