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LV62 WZH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 WZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 70,803 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,389 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 62,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,509 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,385 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,340 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 41,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 30,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,537 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,114 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats

chip in screen

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 WZH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

LV62 WZH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is LV62 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 WZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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