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AV62 XBS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front fog lamp detached from bumper

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 124,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front fog lamp detached from bumper

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 107,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,662 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 83,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,533 miles

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm

Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,533 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,919 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,608 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,871 miles

nsf/osf wiper blades streaking[WBFM0018/22]

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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AV62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV62 XBS, 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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AV62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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