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PO62 XUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 XUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,992 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe next to DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. Front seal and splash on exhaust and under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 89,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe next to DPF (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF. Front seal and splash on exhaust and under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 78,844 miles

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

dif leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2023 78,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

dif leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal splashing on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met the legal requirement may require replacement parts

Fail 24 Aug 2022 69,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/n/s (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal splashing on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,170 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2020 53,511 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,214 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2018 44,970 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carage

Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,198 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,870 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PO62 XUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PO62 XUA, 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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PO62 XUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PO62 XUA safe to buy?

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