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FP62 KWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,062 mi
Last recorded127,062 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 KWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 127,062 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,399 miles

Front brake discs rusty on the inner edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,174 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2022 109,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on the inner edges

Front tyres worn on te edges

Pass 24 Sep 2021 102,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 102,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,383 miles

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,166 miles

Handbrake performance just passed at 16%

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,192 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,579 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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FP62 KWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP62 KWF, 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 FP62 KWF registered?

FP62 KWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is FP62 KWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 KWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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