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YE62 LVR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,611 mi
Last recorded172,611 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 LVR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 172,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 165,077 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 160,617 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 139,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,307 miles

Brake fluid discolored!

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,385 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexie deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2020 129,385 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust flexie deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,449 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,620 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,408 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 83,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,732 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges close to cords

drivers washer jet loose

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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YE62 LVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE62 LVR, 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 YE62 LVR registered?

YE62 LVR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is YE62 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 LVR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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