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LG62 PXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 PXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 78,734 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,063 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 61,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 54,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,309 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front and rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 53,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front and rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front coming close to the minimum legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear coming close to the minimum legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,150 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 PXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG62 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

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

Is LG62 PXS safe to buy?

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