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FE62 XDL

2012 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,225 mi
Last recorded43,225 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R Series19,737 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XDL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 43,225 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 38,857 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 38,786 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,512 miles

Front minor roughness in front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jan 2024 34,512 miles

Front minor roughness in front wheel bearings

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb was fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,498 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,878 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 28,134 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 28,134 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 24,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 21,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 17,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Stepping (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2016 17,460 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Stepping (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 13,890 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle missing (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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FE62 XDL is a 2012 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 19,737 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE62 XDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 14 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE62 XDL registered?

FE62 XDL is a 2012 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is FE62 XDL safe to buy?

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