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BT62 JFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 JFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 33,896 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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BT62 JFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BT62 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

BT62 JFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is BT62 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 JFV shows 6 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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