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FD62 HXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HXX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 107,379 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 107,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 92,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 76,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 49,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 37,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre BADLY worn on outer edge, worn on inner edge and has sidewall damage possibly from being run flat.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 12,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Wiperblades smear

Fail 10 Nov 2015 12,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiperblades smear

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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FD62 HXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD62 HXX, 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 FD62 HXX registered?

FD62 HXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FD62 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 HXX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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