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LN62 XEY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,756 mi
Last recorded127,756 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XEY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

washers are very weak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,900 miles

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

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 XEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEY, 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 XEY?

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What year was LN62 XEY registered?

LN62 XEY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is LN62 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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