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MK62 FDD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 FDD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,239 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,010 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 58,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 58,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,221 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 50,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 32,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 20,523 miles

Front both front tyres starting to crack in tread no cords showing

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

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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MK62 FDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK62 FDD, 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 MK62 FDD registered?

MK62 FDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 FDD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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