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LO62 XBR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 XBR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,119 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 82,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on inner wall aswell (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 75,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,114 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Mar 2024 66,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 52,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,312 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 47,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 35,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,196 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 17,822 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 14,334 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 XBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XBR, 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 LO62 XBR registered?

LO62 XBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is LO62 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 XBR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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