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FJ61 UTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,621 mi
Last recorded82,621 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 UTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,621 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 51,032 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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FJ61 UTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FJ61 UTO, 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 FJ61 UTO registered?

FJ61 UTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is FJ61 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ61 UTO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ61 UTO have outstanding finance?

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