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LG62 PXN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,394 mi
Last recorded162,394 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 PXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 162,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 157,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 153,468 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,051 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 138,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,657 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,309 miles

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG62 PXN, 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 PXN registered?

LG62 PXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is LG62 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 PXN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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