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FX62 XKE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,389 mi
Last recorded96,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 82,954 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 82,954 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 74,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 69,855 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 67,445 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,811 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,557 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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FX62 XKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX62 XKE, 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 FX62 XKE registered?

FX62 XKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FX62 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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