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BD62 FWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,854 mi
Last recorded72,854 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 FWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 72,854 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 72,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 57,429 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 14 May 2024 57,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing front and rear from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 43,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,033 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2021 37,033 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,331 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 30,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,078 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,943 miles

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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BD62 FWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD62 FWE, 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 BD62 FWE registered?

BD62 FWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BD62 FWE safe to buy?

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