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VE06 XEC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Pink Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XEC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 110,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,887 miles

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

Offside Daytime running light inop.

Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Daytime running light inop.

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp condensated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 72,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Daytime running light inop.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp condensated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 49,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 41,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (3.5.1i)

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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VE06 XEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Pink with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE06 XEC, 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 VE06 XEC registered?

VE06 XEC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is VE06 XEC safe to buy?

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