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FP62 HXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 74,287 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm large bush in poor cond rubber starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre tyre perished with cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,505 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm large bush in poor cond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of o/s/r tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,190 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm large bush in poor cond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of o/s/r tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm large bush in poor cond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread of o/s/r tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre tread perished & worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,623 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

treads of both rear & n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,046 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm large front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 37,127 miles

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,419 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 30,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,398 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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FP62 HXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP62 HXA, 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.

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What year was FP62 HXA registered?

FP62 HXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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