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LO62 XAZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 XAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,886 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 119,876 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,305 miles

Central vehicle undertray insecure in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 100,622 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 100,611 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,129 miles

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

Slight damage to centre of windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2020 91,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Slight damage to centre of windscreen

n/s daytime running lamp inoperative

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2019 83,956 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 83,956 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,465 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,708 miles

damage to n/s/f fog light

juddering to front wiper blades

Fail 8 Dec 2017 57,708 miles

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

damage to n/s/f fog light

juddering to front wiper blades

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,613 miles

damage to n/s/f fog light

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,132 miles

Nearside Front fog light smashed

Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front fog light smashed

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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 XAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LO62 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

LO62 XAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is LO62 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 XAZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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