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FL12 GXE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,262 mi
Last recorded161,262 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 GXE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 161,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 133,530 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 133,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,865 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,064 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 107,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,312 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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FL12 GXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL12 GXE, 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

How do I check the history of FL12 GXE?

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What year was FL12 GXE registered?

FL12 GXE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FL12 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 GXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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