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BT62 FXO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,753 mi
Last recorded39,753 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 FXO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 39,753 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 39,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,015 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 33,015 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,211 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 26,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 23,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,931 miles

Front Outer Note; Both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges,n/s/front tyre has small cut all pass at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts. (3.5.1i)

Rear Note.; Rear tyres have small cuts pass at time of test.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 18,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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BT62 FXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT62 FXO, 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 BT62 FXO registered?

BT62 FXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BT62 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 FXO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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