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LG62 XVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 XVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,821 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 76,813 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 67,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,475 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,198 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,095 miles

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 7,865 miles

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 XVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XVK, 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

How do I check the history of LG62 XVK?

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What year was LG62 XVK registered?

LG62 XVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is LG62 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 XVK 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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