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LV62 SYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 SYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 137,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2022 127,495 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 116,593 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 83,753 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 83,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,537 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 SYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

LV62 SYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is LV62 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 SYG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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