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LS62 DWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,484 mi
Last recorded184,484 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 DWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 184,484 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 184,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 176,636 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 176,636 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 163,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 158,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 150,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,100 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 139,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 136,346 miles

Condition wet at time of test

Nearside Front Outer brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 136,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Condition wet at time of test

Nearside Front Outer brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,650 miles

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

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 DWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LS62 DWY, 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 LS62 DWY registered?

LS62 DWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LS62 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 DWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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