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FV62 WHR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,369 mi
Last recorded130,369 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 130,369 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 117,485 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,814 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,712 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre cutting out on outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low across width of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low across width of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,023 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 41,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +very worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,367 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 26,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges.smoke test too clean to read.

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 WHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

FV62 WHR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FV62 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WHR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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