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CA62 FHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 FHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 75,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 52,691 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in zone "A" not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 39,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 33,287 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge to 0mm

Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,490 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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CA62 FHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA62 FHF, 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 CA62 FHF registered?

CA62 FHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is CA62 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 FHF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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