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LX62 YCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 YCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 97,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device, seal deteriorated

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,672 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,909 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,722 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 53,722 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,942 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 YCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YCO, 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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LX62 YCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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