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FL62 JPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,557 mi
Last recorded127,557 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 JPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 127,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,721 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,716 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,543 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 106,389 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 May 2021 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,534 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,061 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 62,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,031 miles

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

Near side front brake reading slow fluctuation

Windscreen damage less than 10mm and 40mm circles in swept area

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 JPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JPV, 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 FL62 JPV registered?

FL62 JPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FL62 JPV safe to buy?

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