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FH62 BZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,040 mi
Last recorded95,040 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 BZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,053 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,316 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 63,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55RF16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55RF16-- 3mm left O/S/R-- 3.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,526 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,526 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,570 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,411 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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FH62 BZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 FH62 BZT, 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 FH62 BZT registered?

FH62 BZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is FH62 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 BZT 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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