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LV62 VYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 71,286 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,205 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 65,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 65,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached gearbox tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded pitted & scoded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm perishing with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity part of lamp damp inside but not affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox advise att (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,917 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,037 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 22,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,059 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 VYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

Is LV62 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 VYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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