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LS62 SNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 SNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215/40R18 89Y Triangle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 86,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs heavily lipped/worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,863 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 SNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

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

Is LS62 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 SNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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