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FD62 XPE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,801 mi
Last recorded142,801 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 142,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,569 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 141,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads low and close to wear sensor ,abnormal brake pad wear compared to other side inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim slightly fouling tyre on full lock

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim slightly fouling tyre on full lock

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,742 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,742 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,603 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,721 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,719 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,634 miles

play in inner tie rod n/s/f

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 XPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPE, 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 FD62 XPE registered?

FD62 XPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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