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PX62 XWB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 XWB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 144,322 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and ancillaries corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside handbrake binding slightly.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 139,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation, dried out lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside handbrake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,406 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,402 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth. 4.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth. 4.61 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 2.. 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 2.. 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 106,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,590 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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PX62 XWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX62 XWB, 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 PX62 XWB registered?

PX62 XWB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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