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MK62 XGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,348 mi
Last recorded155,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 155,348 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section area slightly weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area ( strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 155,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust heatshields slightly loose

Engine oil level close to minimum mark

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section area slightly weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area ( strongly advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 145,727 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 145,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 137,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 130,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,635 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,628 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 110,005 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,216 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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MK62 XGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK62 XGU, 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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MK62 XGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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