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NG62 XKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,411 mi
Last recorded159,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG62 XKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 159,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,058 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 148,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 136,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 136,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 124,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 99,303 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,117 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear shockabsorber casing loose

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,878 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 46,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NG62 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG62 XKA, 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 NG62 XKA registered?

NG62 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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