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CP62 LXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 102,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,695 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 88,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,654 miles

Handbrake not locking

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,654 miles

Handbrake not locking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,580 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,580 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,192 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm fitted wrong way round, smaller gap to coil spring, not affecting suspension.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,109 miles

damage to rear bumper and n/s/r outer sill

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

damage to rear bumper and n/s/r outer sill

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,687 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,687 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,941 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV joint cover has signs of greese but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer CV joint cover has signs of greese but not leaking at time of test.

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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CP62 LXZ 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 58.8%.

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 CP62 LXZ, 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 CP62 LXZ registered?

CP62 LXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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