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LV62 CHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 CHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Humidity inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,215 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 96,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,152 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,530 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 38,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,548 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,203 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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LV62 CHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 LV62 CHN, 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 LV62 CHN registered?

LV62 CHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is LV62 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 CHN 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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