2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · CX62 XEC
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 63,221 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX62 XEC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 63,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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CX62 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (CX62 XEC) between September 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CX62 XEC Mileage History
- 15/09/201516,541 mi
- 27/09/201624,015 mi+7,474 mi
- 25/09/201728,289 mi+4,274 mi
- 10/09/201833,371 mi+5,082 mi
- 17/09/201939,525 mi+6,154 mi
- 29/09/202044,535 mi+5,010 mi
- 20/09/202148,851 mi+4,316 mi
- 04/10/202253,466 mi+4,615 mi
- 18/09/202357,254 mi+3,788 mi
- 18/09/202357,254 mi
- 09/09/202460,563 mi+3,309 mi
- 15/09/202562,799 mi+2,236 mi
- 08/05/202663,221 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 4,385 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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