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LS62 XGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,196 mi
Last recorded103,196 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 98,169 miles

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

Rear rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

Fail 19 May 2025 98,169 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 76,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 bald edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,848 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,865 miles

chip in screen

driver door mirror part missing

Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake operation (snatchy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror glass, part missing

widscreen greasy

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,346 miles

piece of o/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,995 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 18,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 15,916 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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LS62 XGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LS62 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

LS62 XGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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