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FE62 XBN

2012 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,215 mi
Last recorded32,215 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XBN
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 32,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 29,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 26,331 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 26,318 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 24,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 22,510 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 22,510 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel excessively damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 17,107 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 14,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 11,411 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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FE62 XBN is a 2012 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 19,512 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE62 XBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE62 XBN registered?

FE62 XBN is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is FE62 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 XBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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