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LV62 XRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,033 mi
Last recorded54,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 XRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 54,033 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 54,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2025 50,985 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 50,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2024 44,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 34,139 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,630 miles

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

Rear Boot full at time of test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 30,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cord is exposed in damaged area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Boot full at time of test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 25,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside outer thread edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2016 12,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,437 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 XRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 XRY, 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 XRY registered?

LV62 XRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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