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LV62 YZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,457 mi
Last recorded120,457 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 YZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,457 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2021 120,457 miles

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,180 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 117,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,941 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seat belt

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Mirror cap missing

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt fully

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

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 YZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

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

Is LV62 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 YZG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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