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AF62 XLM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XLM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,129 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,284 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,284 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing N/S/F ,N/S/R and O/S/R .one Bolt missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked and condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and worn on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,234 miles

Front advise both front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 78,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall also tyre not a run flat ! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn one that goes to the front with the big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front advise both front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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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AF62 XLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 AF62 XLM, 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 AF62 XLM registered?

AF62 XLM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AF62 XLM safe to buy?

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