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FX62 XKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,350 mi
Last recorded133,350 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 133,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,838 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 127,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,011 miles

Front Undercovers fitted prevented full inspection

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 122,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undercovers fitted prevented full inspection

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,894 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 103,084 miles

Under covers

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,012 miles

Offside Front power steering rack has slight lift found at the road wheel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,812 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cracking and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,034 miles

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 71,549 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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 XKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc 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 XKJ, 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 FX62 XKJ registered?

FX62 XKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is FX62 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XKJ 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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