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FL62 UYY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,147 mi
Last recorded174,147 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 174,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 167,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,032 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 158,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 149,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,692 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre nail in centre

Fail 18 Oct 2018 125,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,413 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm and o/s/r on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,039 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 UYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

FL62 UYY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is FL62 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 UYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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