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LX62 XWP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 53,747 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 48,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 36,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress in light, not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 21,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 21,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,619 miles

Offside rear tyre inner-shoulder worn

Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,152 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,793 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 9,793 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 XWP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX62 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX62 XWP registered?

LX62 XWP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LX62 XWP safe to buy?

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