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SL62 LVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 LVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 140,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 132,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 122,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 112,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 103,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 68,514 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 55,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,761 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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SL62 LVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SL62 LVE, 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 SL62 LVE registered?

SL62 LVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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