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EA62 FDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,560 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 107,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,720 miles

Offside outer sill cover damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside outer sill cover damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,270 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,338 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,359 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,151 miles

covers& shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2016 45,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,200 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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EA62 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA62 FDY, 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 EA62 FDY registered?

EA62 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is EA62 FDY safe to buy?

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