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LS62 WZV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,516 mi
Last recorded140,516 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 WZV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,516 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut/photo (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre on wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 128,585 miles

Nearside Side repeater wasn't working at start of test but came back on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 117,937 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 101,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 101,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 88,700 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Pass 14 May 2021 70,684 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,599 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,805 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 WZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

LS62 WZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LS62 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 WZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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