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FT62 AUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 37,827 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 34,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 31,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,546 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,006 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 26,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 23,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,293 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 16,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 13,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 9,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,457 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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FT62 AUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT62 AUV, 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.

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What year was FT62 AUV registered?

FT62 AUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is FT62 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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