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MA62 LTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 LTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 64,464 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 55,969 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 55,969 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 48,706 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 39,996 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,859 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020 36,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 30,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,716 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,688 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edge damaged

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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MA62 LTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MA62 LTO, 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 MA62 LTO registered?

MA62 LTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is MA62 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 LTO 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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