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FV62 NAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,536 mi
Last recorded34,536 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 NAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,421 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 26,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread peeling off (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm worn on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,962 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV62 NAA, 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

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What year was FV62 NAA registered?

FV62 NAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FV62 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 NAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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