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FH62 EZL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,401 mi
Last recorded87,401 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 EZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 87,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 83,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,086 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,033 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 58,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced incorporated into mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2019 48,799 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment first 6 of 8 notches is free travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,097 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,804 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 EZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH62 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

FH62 EZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is FH62 EZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 EZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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