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FE62 XVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 XVN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 92,610 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,599 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,971 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,053 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,534 miles

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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FE62 XVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE62 XVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE62 XVN registered?

FE62 XVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FE62 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 XVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE62 XVN have outstanding finance?

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