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LV62 SYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 SYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 107,841 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 107,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,231 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 89,231 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 83,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2022 81,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 74,067 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator n/w (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray missing trim damaged o/s/f

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,470 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,958 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,393 miles

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

front / rear discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 35,161 miles

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

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

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

front / rear discs worn

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 SYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

LV62 SYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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