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SH62 LUZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,198 mi
Last recorded89,198 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 LUZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 89,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front headlamp unit shows condensation ingress.

offside front headlamp unit shows condensation ingress.

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,680 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 77,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,661 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight play steering rack

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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SH62 LUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH62 LUZ, 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 SH62 LUZ registered?

SH62 LUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SH62 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 LUZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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