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LR62 PXU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,789 mi
Last recorded94,789 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,783 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,089 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2022 74,465 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,677 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,093 miles

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,093 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Damaged and cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Os rear lamp unit is damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear light unit damaged

Offside reverse light not working

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly loose

Fail 10 Dec 2019 56,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

Offside reverse light not working

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (just over 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper deteriorated but no sharp projection

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 15,544 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 PXU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

LR62 PXU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is LR62 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 PXU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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