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LS62 TXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 TXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 103,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 98,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 83,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,223 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,544 miles

Handbrake Light On Dash

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Handbrake Light On Dash

Pass 3 Oct 2015 35,496 miles

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

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

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

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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LS62 TXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LS62 TXZ, 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 LS62 TXZ registered?

LS62 TXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LS62 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 TXZ shows 12 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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