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FD62 CZW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,319 miles

Tyre pressure light on indicating a fault

Fail 17 Oct 2024 60,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure light on indicating a fault

Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,420 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 35,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,284 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,174 miles

Deep cuts in all 4 tyre treads.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,661 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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FD62 CZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FD62 CZW, 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 CZW registered?

FD62 CZW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is FD62 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 CZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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