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FL12 FAM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,488 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,786 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,909 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,775 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,111 miles

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

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,974 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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FL12 FAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL12 FAM, 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 FL12 FAM registered?

FL12 FAM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 FAM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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