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SK62 XCE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,400 mi
Last recorded66,400 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XCE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,400 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 48,035 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 39,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,531 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,159 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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SK62 XCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SK62 XCE, 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 SK62 XCE registered?

SK62 XCE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SK62 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 XCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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