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FD62 XRE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,223 mi
Last recorded140,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XRE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,223 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 140,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror one (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,581 miles

slight play offside steering

slight weep rear diff

Pass 31 Oct 2019 108,430 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,643 miles

Rear handbrake application uneven

Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,022 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

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 XRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

FD62 XRE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is FD62 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 XRE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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