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LS62 XEB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,821 mi
Last recorded139,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2023 139,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,588 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,289 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2020 92,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 77,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 66,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 66,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 58,448 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,602 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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LS62 XEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XEB, 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 LS62 XEB registered?

LS62 XEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is LS62 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 XEB 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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