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FD62 BGX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 BGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 58,144 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,522 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 49,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,035 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,682 miles

offside front tyre bald outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread low at edges, due to under inflation

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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FD62 BGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD62 BGX, 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 FD62 BGX registered?

FD62 BGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is FD62 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 BGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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