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BN62 XCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,214 mi
Last recorded143,214 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 XCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 139,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,418 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven both on inner edges

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

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 26 Mar 2024 133,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres wearing uneven both on inner edges

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

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 18 Mar 2024 133,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low on inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW / EDGES VERY WORN / SMALL CUTS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW / EDGES VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,276 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 59,536 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 31,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edge and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight damage n/s of screen (8.3.1d)

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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BN62 XCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN62 XCF, 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 BN62 XCF registered?

BN62 XCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is BN62 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 XCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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