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FL62 RXK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,071 mi
Last recorded168,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 RXK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 168,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 163,545 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 158,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,721 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop in poor condition

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

nearside head light has condensation on inside

rear differential front seal leaking slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,164 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 144,163 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire broken

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,167 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,167 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,254 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))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,204 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 111,204 miles

Offside Side repeater not working ( in mirror) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,534 miles

advise o/s/f tyre close to wear bars 2.6 mm

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs lipped

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 RXK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RXK, 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 FL62 RXK registered?

FL62 RXK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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