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LV62 HVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 HVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 55,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 45,047 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 32,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining/ 1,6 MM IS MINIMUM TO PASS MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining/ 1,6 MM IS MINIMUM TO PASS MOT (5.2.3 (e))

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE 12 YEARS OLD

Pass 18 Aug 2023 22,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2019 20,110 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 17,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 14,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,677 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 HVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVR, 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 LV62 HVR registered?

LV62 HVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LV62 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 HVR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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