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FD62 NYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp, access cover in the wheel housing missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 82,859 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp, access cover in the wheel housing missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both - noisy in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 77,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,064 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 57,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,943 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,152 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 21,609 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 13,864 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 NYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NYZ, 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

How do I check the history of FD62 NYZ?

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What year was FD62 NYZ registered?

FD62 NYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is FD62 NYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 NYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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