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FL62 KUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 73,229 miles

Front tyres smooth on outer tread edges both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine,side sill,under tray,inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2026 73,229 miles

Front tyres smooth on outer tread edges both sides

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine,side sill,under tray,inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,262 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer treads

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 66,261 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outer treads

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,050 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside day running light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,400 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 33,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 28,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,199 miles

signs of fluid around n/s/f brake reaction bush

signs of perishing to all tyres

signs of wear to all tyres on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,852 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 KUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUH, 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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FL62 KUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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