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MA62 LVL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,361 mi
Last recorded77,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,505 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,385 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,740 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,587 miles

o/s rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,888 miles

engine and under trays fitted

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,825 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 LVL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVL, 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

How do I check the history of MA62 LVL?

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What year was MA62 LVL registered?

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

Is MA62 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 LVL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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