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LX62 XWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,698 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 9 Nov 2024 117,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays, engine and component covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,897 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,415 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,924 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,190 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,762 miles

emissions too low for a reading

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 3to 4 mk1 Size 205 55 16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 67,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx 3to 4 mk1 Size 205 55 16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,684 miles

Emissions too low to read

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,684 miles

Emissions too low to read

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX62 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

LX62 XWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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