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FP62 RWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 RWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 92,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,284 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

slight play to o/s front inner steering arm

Fail 4 Aug 2025 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding

slight play to o/s front inner steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,594 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,748 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,751 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,461 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie arm ball joint

Offside Front door damaged (catches on wing)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 31,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre 5 years older than car

Offside Rear tyre run flat type repaired leaking on repair

Fail 25 Jan 2018 31,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre 5 years older than car

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre run flat type repaired leaking on repair

Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,573 miles

Both front tyres perished

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2016 9,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,134 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 RWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP62 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

FP62 RWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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