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FL62 GVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,796 mi
Last recorded70,796 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 GVO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 70,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,229 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,216 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,056 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,820 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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FL62 GVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FL62 GVO, 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

How do I check the history of FL62 GVO?

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What year was FL62 GVO registered?

FL62 GVO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is FL62 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 GVO 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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