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FL62 ZNO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,651 mi
Last recorded181,651 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 ZNO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 181,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 181,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 167,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 167,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 154,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 154,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 138,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,142 miles

Front Tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 100,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,007 miles

front brake discs scored and corroding

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly distorted on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZNO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

Is FL62 ZNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 ZNO 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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