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FE62 XBW

2012 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,676 mi
Last recorded22,676 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW K Series19,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 19,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 14,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 14,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 11,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 10,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 10,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 6,590 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 6,590 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,471 miles

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 XBW is a 2012 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE62 XBW?

You can check the full history of FE62 XBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE62 XBW registered?

FE62 XBW is a 2012 BMW K Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is FE62 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 XBW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE62 XBW have outstanding finance?

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