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FG12 XYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,105 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 92,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 87,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,345 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 84,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 77,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,435 miles

4 tyres low on thread

Pass 5 May 2018 68,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 63,240 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 58,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,569 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 XYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 FG12 XYU, 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 FG12 XYU registered?

FG12 XYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is FG12 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 XYU 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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