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PE62 XRS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,368 mi
Last recorded111,368 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 XRS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 111,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 111,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 103,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,600 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 99,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,719 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,629 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,938 miles

Offside Rear handbrake working but slightly weak

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2021 81,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake working but slightly weak

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,066 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,397 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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PE62 XRS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE62 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE62 XRS registered?

PE62 XRS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is PE62 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 XRS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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