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FH62 FBC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,819 mi
Last recorded94,819 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 FBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 94,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,317 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 90,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,260 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,151 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,428 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 66,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,809 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,415 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 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

FH62 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is FH62 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 FBC 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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