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LN62 XGT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XGT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,822 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,502 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 117,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,077 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,077 miles

Undertray insecure broken and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,969 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,369 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 69,369 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing clasp missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing clasp missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 34,509 miles

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 1 Oct 2016 34,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread has a twist / bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 8 Oct 2015 22,253 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 XGT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

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

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