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EX62 XDN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 115,242 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,951 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 106,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,819 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,901 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 61,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 35,148 miles

both rear tyres 3/4mm

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,165 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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EX62 XDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 XDN, 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

How do I check the history of EX62 XDN?

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What year was EX62 XDN registered?

EX62 XDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is EX62 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XDN 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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