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FY62 XGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 121,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,669 miles

Front shock covers come away

Fail 24 Jul 2024 109,668 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front shock covers come away

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,761 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2021 84,757 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 77,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,132 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,132 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,509 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,664 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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FY62 XGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY62 XGC, 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 FY62 XGC registered?

FY62 XGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is FY62 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XGC shows 16 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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