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FL62 ZRC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,107 mi
Last recorded45,107 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 45,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,579 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 40,083 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 38,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 37,008 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 35,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,160 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 ZRC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

FL62 ZRC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FL62 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 ZRC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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