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LV62 WYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,505 mi
Last recorded31,505 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 31,505 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 31,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 30,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 26,638 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 26,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,765 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 24,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,286 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,332 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres have some kerb damage on outer walls

Fail 4 Jan 2018 22,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres have some kerb damage on outer walls

Pass 17 Dec 2016 21,042 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,177 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 WYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

LV62 WYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is LV62 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 WYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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