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FE62 XDF

2012 BMW G Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,940 mi
Last recorded42,940 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW G Series12,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XDF
MakeBMW
ModelG Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 36,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement free play in rear shock absorber linkage/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 36,544 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement free play in rear shock absorber linkage/mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,913 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low through center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases paste around join to rear silencer secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone/shock linkages worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,770 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low through center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases paste around join to rear silencer secure and not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone/shock linkages worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,474 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 25,804 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,910 miles

How Reliable is the BMW G Series?

Based on 9,521 MOT tests across 1,081 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,081
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 18
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FE62 XDF is a 2012 BMW G Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW G Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,091 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 G Series fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE62 XDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW G Series typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW G Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE62 XDF is a 2012 BMW G Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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