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LS62 OSE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 OSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,076 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,897 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,609 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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 OSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSE, 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 LS62 OSE registered?

LS62 OSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LS62 OSE safe to buy?

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