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ST62 XHZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,483 mi
Last recorded117,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 117,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TRACK ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,169 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,290 miles

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm to hub. bush has started to de-bond. slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

Fail 2 Feb 2021 72,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding locked up. wheel bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

Lower plastic covers preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm to hub. bush has started to de-bond. slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel very stubborn to turn. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,332 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,549 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 47,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,751 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,859 miles

plastic covers on sills

under trays

engine covers

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 XHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHZ, 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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ST62 XHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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