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FD62 CVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 103,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pink tints on headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights tinted pink

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded and been painted over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

light power reduced due to tinting on front and rear lens

stone chip in screen and sun strip fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,131 miles

light power reduced due to tinting on front and rear lens

stone chip in screen and sun strip fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 99,107 miles

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

light power reduced due to tinting on front and rear lens

stone chip in screen and sun strip fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,018 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,580 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

front brake pads becomming worn (inner pads)

nearside front tyre scrubbing off heavily (outer edge) close to legal limit

offside front tyre scrubbing off (outer edge)

offside rear parking brake requires adjustment

rear propshaft rubber coupling becomming perished/split

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,580 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

front brake pads becomming worn (inner pads)

nearside front tyre scrubbing off heavily (outer edge) close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and scrubbing off (inside edge) recommend replacment

offside front tyre scrubbing off (outer edge)

offside rear parking brake requires adjustment

rear propshaft rubber coupling becomming perished/split

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 40,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,640 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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FD62 CVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD62 CVA, 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 FD62 CVA registered?

FD62 CVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 CVA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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