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FT62 RFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 RFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 97,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 91,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,048 miles

NSF HL CONDENSATION,,225/45/17 X 4,,OSF D/CARD INSECURE.2 X F/WINDOWS INOP.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,064 miles

225/45/17 x 4..OSF INNER D/TRIM INSECURE,,PLASTIC COVERS X 3 etc etc

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,257 miles

225/45/17 X 4,,OSF WINDOW INOP..R SA'S PLASTICS,

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,257 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working NSF & OSF =BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front 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

225/45/17 X 4,,OSF WINDOW INOP..R SA'S PLASTICS,

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,261 miles

SERV?,,,225/45/17 X 4,,OSF WINDOW OP FAULTY,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC

Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,261 miles

Front Position lamp not working *************NSF & OSF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

SERV?,,,225/45/17 X 4,,OSF WINDOW OP FAULTY,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,998 miles

oil level very low below minimum

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,691 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 RFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

FT62 RFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is FT62 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 RFY 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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