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LX62 SRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,391 mi
Last recorded114,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 SRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 114,391 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinon oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 114,390 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinon oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 108,642 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Diff slightly leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,364 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,967 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,123 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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LX62 SRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX62 SRZ, 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 LX62 SRZ registered?

LX62 SRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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