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LR62 LXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 90,012 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,786 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,484 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 78,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,301 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 65,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,288 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 52,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 50,798 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,687 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,794 miles

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

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

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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LR62 LXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LR62 LXC, 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

How do I check the history of LR62 LXC?

You can check the full history of LR62 LXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR62 LXC registered?

LR62 LXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LR62 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR62 LXC have outstanding finance?

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