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EX62 XBS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,453 mi
Last recorded79,453 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Black film over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Black film over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit(1.70MM) +cracking / Strong advisory to be replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 79,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Active leak / At the end of the test no visible oil on the deepstick anymore. Engine undertray soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Black film over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

No engine coolant visible in the expansion tank

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Black film over lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit(1.70MM) +cracking / Strong advisory to be replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 71,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 62,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,658 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2017 45,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,927 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,974 miles

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

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

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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EX62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EX62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX62 XBS registered?

EX62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is EX62 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XBS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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