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ST62 XBS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,288 mi
Last recorded154,288 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,288 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,329 miles

emission fluctuation ,held at 2500 rpm possible slight engine miss fire .

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,009 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 76,004 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both fronts missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing missing 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

day running lamp inop

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,710 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-45-17 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted at NSR seat

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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ST62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ST62 XBS, 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 ST62 XBS registered?

ST62 XBS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is ST62 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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