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FP62 HXT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 HXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 115,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2025 112,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2024 110,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2023 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 105,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,093 miles

Emissions emit low reading

Fail 20 Nov 2019 73,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions emit low reading

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,966 miles

Emission emit low reading

Service light on

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,983 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 HXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

FP62 HXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is FP62 HXT safe to buy?

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