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LO62 GXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,251 mi
Last recorded123,251 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 GXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 123,251 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 123,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 110,931 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 108,377 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 108,309 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road WINDSCREEN CRACKED (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator REAR PADS THIN (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER MISSING

Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,970 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S front lower forward arm, front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,352 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers seat belt not working (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S front tyre, worn on inner edge through too inner structure low tread level (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S front lower forward arm, front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,599 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 66,599 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,914 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,342 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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LO62 GXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO62 GXR, 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 LO62 GXR registered?

LO62 GXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LO62 GXR safe to buy?

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