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FP62 THN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,514 mi
Last recorded128,514 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 THN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 128,514 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 128,399 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 121,719 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 121,473 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides , wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 113,627 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2023 103,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 95,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 81,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,467 miles

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

visibility reduced under shields and side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,491 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,237 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 56,914 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 THN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 THN, 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

How do I check the history of FP62 THN?

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What year was FP62 THN registered?

FP62 THN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FP62 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 THN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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