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FL62 RZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 69,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine rocker cover seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,104 miles

Both front shocker dust covers are split.

Fail 23 Aug 2024 67,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front shocker dust covers are split.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,603 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 64,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,560 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,671 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 RZR 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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

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

Is FL62 RZR safe to buy?

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