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MA62 LVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,133 mi
Last recorded53,133 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 LVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,073 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

under trays fitted at time of test limited view

Fail 23 Sep 2017 38,073 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted at time of test limited view

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,717 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre - Worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 26,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre - Worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre - Worn on inner edge

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 LVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA62 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

MA62 LVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MA62 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 LVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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