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FD62 XOW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,115 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 60,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 56,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,304 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,304 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 48,228 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 43,725 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,308 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,235 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,532 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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FD62 XOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD62 XOW, 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 FD62 XOW?

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What year was FD62 XOW registered?

FD62 XOW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is FD62 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 XOW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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