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LN62 XFW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,739 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 84,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 83,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 83,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 82,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 82,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop lamp dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 71,554 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 42,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 23,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,825 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 XFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

LN62 XFW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LN62 XFW safe to buy?

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