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FV62 ACY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,234 mi
Last recorded123,234 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ACY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 123,234 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2024 109,607 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2023 95,455 miles

engine covers fitted

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2022 81,600 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf foglight inop

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,661 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 54,717 miles

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,332 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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FV62 ACY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FV62 ACY, 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 FV62 ACY registered?

FV62 ACY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is FV62 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ACY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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