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FJ62 ZDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,669 mi
Last recorded169,669 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 169,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 164,731 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 164,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 151,735 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 133,197 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 124,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 112,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 112,632 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,462 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tread

engine cover fitted

underbody cover fitted

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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FJ62 ZDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ62 ZDE, 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 FJ62 ZDE registered?

FJ62 ZDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ62 ZDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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