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LN62 XFT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 99,468 miles

o/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 79,742 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking all round

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge- cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,395 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 41,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fine cracks appearing on the outer skin.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,191 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 XFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

LN62 XFT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 September 2012.

Is LN62 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 XFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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