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FD62 GXX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,425 mi
Last recorded53,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 53,425 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 53,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,035 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,027 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 44,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,803 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 30,795 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 28,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 20,314 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,049 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,593 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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FD62 GXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

FD62 GXX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is FD62 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 GXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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