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FD62 HXY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,896 mi
Last recorded92,896 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 92,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also perished advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,367 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 90,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,036 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,666 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,445 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HXY, 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 HXY registered?

FD62 HXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is FD62 HXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 HXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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