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FX62 XLG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,816 mi
Last recorded144,816 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XLG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 144,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 144,790 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 129,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 127,585 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 127,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,359 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 120,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,358 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2019 96,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,597 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,597 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,849 miles

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,552 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front door mirror unit outer casing shows damage.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, and shows deep splits.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

brake warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side indicator side repeater unit damage/incomplete.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, and shows deep splits.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,382 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 XLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLG, 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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FX62 XLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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