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ST62 XJM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XJM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 99,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in plastic unable to assess (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to assess somoe components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,564 miles

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

engine cover and under trays

Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine cover and under trays

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,175 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,882 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,571 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,571 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 31,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 31,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 20,594 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread puncture

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 XJM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

ST62 XJM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XJM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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