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WN62 LXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,347 mi
Last recorded81,347 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,909 miles

wear inner edge rear tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,661 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre bald on edge

Offside Front Inner tyre bald on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges . just legal (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,754 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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WN62 LXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WN62 LXA, 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 WN62 LXA registered?

WN62 LXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is WN62 LXA safe to buy?

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