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LV62 KYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 165,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 145,602 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,813 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,370 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 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

LV62 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LV62 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 KYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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