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LO62 XEE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,150 mi
Last recorded134,150 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 XEE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,150 miles

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 3 Jan 2025 132,604 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 118,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,636 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both front mirror covers missing

Pass 30 Dec 2020 99,488 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side mirror casings damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2019 94,032 miles

both door mirror plastic covers are missing

both rear bump stops are worn/broken

Fail 31 Dec 2019 94,032 miles

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

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

both door mirror plastic covers are missing

both rear bump stops are worn/broken

Pass 28 Dec 2018 80,753 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))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake system light on brake pad light on (3.5.1g)

Front front disce corroded on faces

Nearside Rear tyre wearing at 3.0mm now

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 2.o mm now

Fail 29 Dec 2017 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake system light on brake pad light on (3.5.1g)

Front front disce corroded on faces

Nearside Rear tyre wearing at 3.0mm now

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 2.o mm now

Pass 30 Dec 2016 48,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% number plate (1.1.A.3b)

brake pads warning light on < computer say ok for 3000 miles > working ok time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,426 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Rear wiper blade worn

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 XEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

LO62 XEE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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