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FD62 RUO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,409 mi
Last recorded98,409 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 RUO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,409 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,661 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2024 83,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,051 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,625 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 44,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,283 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer worn close to ply

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 RUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

FD62 RUO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is FD62 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 RUO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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