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LR62 LXD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,102 mi
Last recorded40,102 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 40,102 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 35,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 35,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,952 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 33,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,372 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2017 29,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,195 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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LR62 LXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXD, 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 LR62 LXD registered?

LR62 LXD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LR62 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LXD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR62 LXD have outstanding finance?

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