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FL62 UZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 117,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,606 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,549 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 100,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,957 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,010 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 36,822 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pads (3.5.1g)

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 UZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB?

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What year was FL62 UZB registered?

FL62 UZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FL62 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 UZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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