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LV62 HWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,855 mi
Last recorded80,855 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 HWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,855 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,024 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 60,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,649 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,090 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,265 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 30,249 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre weathered and cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre weathered and cracked

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

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 HWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LV62 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

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

Is LV62 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 HWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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