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FD62 EZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 EZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,151 miles

cant check under neath due to under tray

Fail 21 Dec 2020 132,151 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cant check under neath due to under tray

Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,278 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 20 Dec 2019 118,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,689 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,129 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/4/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/4/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD62 EZB, 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 FD62 EZB registered?

FD62 EZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is FD62 EZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 EZB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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