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FD62 HWO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,336 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear towards axle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,296 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Lens cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Fog liaght lens cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 61,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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 HWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 HWO, 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 HWO registered?

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

Is FD62 HWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 HWO 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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