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FD62 HWP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HWP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear

Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2020 86,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,335 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,422 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,499 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 37,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 HWP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWP, 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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FD62 HWP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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