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LL62 XCD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL62 XCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 157,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,285 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 146,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 138,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,212 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,590 miles

O/S Front tyres worn outer edge

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 98,400 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 83,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear The nearside rear tyre has a nail.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,164 miles

Reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero. Rechecked headlamp aim, now ok

Fail 16 Oct 2015 62,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero. Rechecked headlamp aim, now ok

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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LL62 XCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL62 XCD, 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 LL62 XCD registered?

LL62 XCD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is LL62 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL62 XCD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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