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FL62 UZN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 106,124 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 82,369 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads close to wear warning devices. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 75,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on outer on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads close to wear warning devices. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 60,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 46,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,104 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 UZN 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 92.3%.

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 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL62 UZN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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