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ST62 FRN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 FRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 146,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 146,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,703 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 131,099 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 131,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,689 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 119,341 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 119,339 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,035 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,148 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,582 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 69,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split by rear hanger (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 64,007 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,574 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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ST62 FRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST62 FRN, 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 ST62 FRN registered?

ST62 FRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ST62 FRN safe to buy?

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