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LG62 NXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 NXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 119,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Daytime running light not working

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

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

front wipers smearing

general corrosion started - rear subframe

Pass 2 May 2025 106,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 90,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 90,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked with edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 72,529 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 72,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 55,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,140 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 37,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,289 miles

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

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

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

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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LG62 NXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LG62 NXS, 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 LG62 NXS registered?

LG62 NXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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