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FY62 XGV

2012 BMW 135

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 13554,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XGV
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,102 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,006 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 41,892 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly bent

Offside Front wheel slightly bent

Pass 28 May 2016 30,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 16,907 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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FY62 XGV is a 2012 BMW 135 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,081 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY62 XGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY62 XGV registered?

FY62 XGV is a 2012 BMW 135, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FY62 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XGV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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