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FG12 CZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,106 mi
Last recorded91,106 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 CZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 91,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,354 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,004 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,194 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 54,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,715 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,133 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning on dash

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,277 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,434 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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FG12 CZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG12 CZY, 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 FG12 CZY registered?

FG12 CZY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 CZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 CZY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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