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FX62 XLK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,898 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 59,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 43,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,502 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 19 Jul 2017 30,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm, tyre cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm, tyre cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 25,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn at outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,535 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 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

FX62 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is FX62 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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