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SK62 FZF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 FZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 106,692 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level at low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 99,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 90,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,537 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,751 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 66,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable and completely flat and bald inner edge - 245/35 r18

Fail 3 Dec 2019 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable and completely flat and bald inner edge - 245/35 r18

Pass 22 Dec 2018 44,311 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,770 miles

Nearside Front Deep cut to sidewall BUT cords NOT visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm lowest points and Perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points - Deep cuts in tread BUT cords NOT visible - Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,417 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 17,323 miles

Registration plate lamps have slight blue colour

Fail 3 Oct 2015 17,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamps have slight blue colour

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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SK62 FZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK62 FZF, 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 SK62 FZF registered?

SK62 FZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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