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AV62 FWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,785 mi
Last recorded83,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,827 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,093 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 71,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,371 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV62 FWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV62 FWE, 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

How do I check the history of AV62 FWE?

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What year was AV62 FWE registered?

AV62 FWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is AV62 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FWE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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