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MA62 LVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,740 mi
Last recorded102,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 102,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left arm inner bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right arm inner bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,107 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 72,107 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,839 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,016 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm in places

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims and shields fitted ;

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,661 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted ;

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+ (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,190 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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MA62 LVG 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 85.7%.

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 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 LVG, 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 MA62 LVG registered?

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

Is MA62 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 LVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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