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FL62 PXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,428 mi
Last recorded184,428 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 PXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 184,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 142,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,404 miles

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

Nearside drl inop

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Nov 2022 114,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of both fronts & end parts of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres treads low & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f shock absorber top dust guard insecre

small damage on front wind screen

tpms light stopping on

Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,608 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of both fronts & end parts of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres treads low & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f shock absorber top dust guard insecre

small damage on front wind screen

tpms light stopping on

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of pipes to rear hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/r shockabsorber top dust gard insecure.

small damage on front wind screen

Fail 24 Sep 2021 109,022 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end parts of pipes to rear hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s/r shockabsorber top dust gard insecure.

small damage on front wind screen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,647 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dust gard on n/s/r shock absorber inscure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

small damage on front wind screen

Pass 25 Sep 2019 96,293 miles

small damage on front wind screen

top dust gard on n/s/r shock absorber insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,696 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,007 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 PXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXC, 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 PXC?

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What year was FL62 PXC registered?

FL62 PXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FL62 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 PXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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