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LV62 KSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,976 mi
Last recorded146,976 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 146,976 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 146,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 133,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 128,231 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 128,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,163 miles

Coolant leak over heating

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,903 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,698 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,131 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 60,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,277 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 32,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted

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 KSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KSU, 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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LV62 KSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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