2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · FV62 DFF
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 69,291 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV62 DFF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 69,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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FV62 DFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (FV62 DFF) between September 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FV62 DFF Mileage History
- 25/09/20159,586 mi
- 24/06/20169,747 mi+161 mi
- 12/06/201714,258 mi+4,511 mi
- 12/06/201714,258 mi
- 11/06/201822,502 mi+8,244 mi
- 24/01/201929,288 mi+6,786 mi
- 13/01/202032,126 mi+2,838 mi
- 26/01/202134,641 mi+2,515 mi
- 18/01/202238,227 mi+3,586 mi
- 19/01/202238,236 mi+9 mi
- 23/01/202340,471 mi+2,235 mi
- 17/01/202442,580 mi+2,109 mi
- 29/10/202444,320 mi+1,740 mi
- 29/10/202444,320 mi
- 13/10/202557,503 mi+13,183 mi
- 13/10/202557,504 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202669,291 mi+11,787 mi
Average of roughly 5,412 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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