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BD61 XEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 61,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 61,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 52,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 46,898 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2022 41,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 35,691 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 35,691 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 31,611 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 28,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,347 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 23,347 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,898 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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BD61 XEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD61 XEC, 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 BD61 XEC registered?

BD61 XEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is BD61 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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