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LM62 PXB

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,731 mi
Last recorded110,731 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 PXB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 110,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 110,731 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2024 103,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,598 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 74,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 51,597 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 51,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 38,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,621 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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LM62 PXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LM62 PXB, 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 LM62 PXB registered?

LM62 PXB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is LM62 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 PXB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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