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FD12 XMH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XMH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 140,124 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 135,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,161 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,161 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 107,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 86,386 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 25 May 2016 59,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,488 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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FD12 XMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 FD12 XMH, 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 FD12 XMH registered?

FD12 XMH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2012.

Is FD12 XMH safe to buy?

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