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LV62 RYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,354 mi
Last recorded63,354 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 RYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 45,977 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 45,879 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2017 21,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,031 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 15,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

LV62 RYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is LV62 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 RYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV62 RYO have outstanding finance?

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