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BJ62 FZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,418 mi
Last recorded47,418 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,418 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

n/s/f/tyre has damage to outer sidewall as marked

no coolant in bottle

Pass 14 Apr 2025 34,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,050 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 14,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 11,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,099 miles

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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BJ62 FZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ62 FZU, 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 BJ62 FZU registered?

BJ62 FZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BJ62 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 FZU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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