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FJ62 ZHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,772 mi
Last recorded76,772 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 69,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 63,086 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,869 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 54,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 41,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,482 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2015 22,482 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in N/S rear tyre

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 ZHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHN, 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.

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What year was FJ62 ZHN registered?

FJ62 ZHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FJ62 ZHN safe to buy?

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