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DS62 FLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,296 mi
Last recorded93,296 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 FLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,296 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 90,448 miles

Nearside Front head light unit misting

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 76,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 67,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover/under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,997 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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DS62 FLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DS62 FLZ, 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 DS62 FLZ registered?

DS62 FLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is DS62 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 FLZ 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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