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LN62 XDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,476 mi
Last recorded53,476 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 41,887 miles

All brake discs corroding

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,863 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 41,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,209 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,307 miles

lean burn engine code n43b20a

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 22,287 miles

Emissions not tested fault high readings also flow makes testing not possible (7.3.A.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 22,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,623 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,559 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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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LN62 XDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN62 XDL, 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.

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What year was LN62 XDL registered?

LN62 XDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LN62 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XDL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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