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FX62 XMC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,733 mi
Last recorded196,733 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XMC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 196,733 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 182,362 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 182,362 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 167,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 157,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 152,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 148,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 147,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Not working continuously (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Not working continuously.. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 132,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,347 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 XMC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

FX62 XMC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is FX62 XMC safe to buy?

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