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SD62 LHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,909 mi
Last recorded81,909 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 LHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,427 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault on all 4 tyres (4.1.D.4)

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

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

drivetrain warring light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,083 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,734 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SD62 LHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD62 LHN, 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 SD62 LHN?

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What year was SD62 LHN registered?

SD62 LHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 LHN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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