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EX62 XEB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,428 mi
Last recorded245,428 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 245,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 239,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2024 239,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 221,542 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 221,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 202,503 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 184,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 164,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/broken (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers have a slight smear in operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 164,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked/broken (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers have a slight smear in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 136,933 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 136,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,122 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 XEB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX62 XEB, 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 EX62 XEB registered?

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

Is EX62 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XEB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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