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LY62 JPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,252 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 80,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,356 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,653 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,415 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,312 miles

Front Service light on

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall no cord showing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm advise replace (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing on edge

discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm advise replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear tyres wearing on edge

discs worn

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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LY62 JPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LY62 JPV, 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 LY62 JPV registered?

LY62 JPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is LY62 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 JPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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