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LN62 XEJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,801 mi
Last recorded185,801 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 185,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 157,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel has a damaged bead retaining ring.

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 157,641 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 136,115 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

low emissions

Pass 16 Aug 2017 130,262 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 112,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs worn

front plate deteriorated

screen chipped

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 XEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XEJ, 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 LN62 XEJ registered?

LN62 XEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LN62 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XEJ shows 8 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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