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LX62 ZNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 82,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,210 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 69,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 57,905 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,067 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,663 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 40,663 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 28,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable Tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge perished

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

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

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 ZNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

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

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