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AF62 XLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,513 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 51,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,420 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,894 miles

o/s/r and o/s/f/tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,960 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 11,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,083 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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AF62 XLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF62 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

AF62 XLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AF62 XLX safe to buy?

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