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FT62 OTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,731 mi
Last recorded172,731 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 OTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 172,731 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 172,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 159,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 146,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,953 miles

Front And Rear Brake Pads Getting Low.

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,953 miles

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

Front And Rear Brake Pads Getting Low.

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,336 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,109 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 53,109 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,404 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2017 35,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,532 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 15,475 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 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

FT62 OTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is FT62 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 OTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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