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EO62 FOK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 FOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 132,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake clip anti rattle missing

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

hazard flash rate fast

Fail 11 Aug 2025 119,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake clip anti rattle missing

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

hazard flash rate fast

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,727 miles

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

Front front indicators show permanent light when side lights are on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front front indicators show permanent light when side lights are on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 141,608 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 141,529 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,365 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn severely on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/f tyre worn on outer areas of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,550 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

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 FOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO62 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

EO62 FOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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