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LV62 SYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 SYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,445 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,447 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 24,466 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,732 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,785 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 SYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYO, 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

How do I check the history of LV62 SYO?

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What year was LV62 SYO registered?

LV62 SYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is LV62 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 SYO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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