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LR62 SGX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,648 mi
Last recorded201,648 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 201,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 285,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 149,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 149,807 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2018 116,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake tell-tail stays on when brakes are released - brakes ok.

Nearside Parking brake weak.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 116,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder/edge - marked yellow - 225/35/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake tell-tail stays on when brakes are released - brakes ok.

Nearside Parking brake weak.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

slight play in inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

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 SGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SGX, 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 LR62 SGX registered?

LR62 SGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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