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LN62 XEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,140 mi
Last recorded76,140 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 76,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 76,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,755 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,258 miles

Nearside Front headlamp have water init

Nearside Rear brake lamp have water in it

Offside Front steering rack inner tie rod have play

Fail 22 Jan 2024 68,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp have water init

Nearside Rear brake lamp have water in it

Offside Front steering rack inner tie rod have play

Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,869 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 61,869 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,373 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 44,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,479 miles

Nearside Front Side wall perished

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,793 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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LN62 XEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XEX, 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 LN62 XEX?

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What year was LN62 XEX registered?

LN62 XEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LN62 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XEX 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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