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FD62 XRR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,531 mi
Last recorded147,531 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 XRR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 147,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 141,212 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 141,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 139,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underneath Cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 126,334 miles

Front underneath cover fitted

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,601 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,200 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 113,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 88,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XRR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

Is FD62 XRR safe to buy?

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