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LS62 XGM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,442 mi
Last recorded107,442 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four shock absorber covers split

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and screw in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and screw on inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive tailshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small but deep cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,029 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / 225/45WR(RF)17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / DOT CODE 2014 / 225/45WR(RF)17 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 3MM / 225/45WR(RF)17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,075 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 XGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGM, 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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LS62 XGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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