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LV62 HZD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 HZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,574 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 62,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,730 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 45,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 35,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,467 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 HZD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HZD, 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 HZD registered?

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

Is LV62 HZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 HZD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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