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LS62 DVM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 DVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 97,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,306 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,578 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,578 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,567 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,929 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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LS62 DVM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS62 DVM, 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 LS62 DVM?

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What year was LS62 DVM registered?

LS62 DVM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is LS62 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 DVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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