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EO62 FKS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 FKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,443 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 117,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,497 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,629 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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EO62 FKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EO62 FKS, 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 EO62 FKS registered?

EO62 FKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EO62 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 FKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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