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LT62 SZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,883 mi
Last recorded130,883 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 SZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 130,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 130,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 114,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,844 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,844 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,798 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,596 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,857 miles

Offside Front tyre started to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,620 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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LT62 SZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LT62 SZO, 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 LT62 SZO registered?

LT62 SZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LT62 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT62 SZO shows 15 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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