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FG62 AUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 AUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,779 miles

Nearside moisture in headlamp

Offside Rear tyre is split close to excess

both front tyres are wearing outer edges and splitting

Pass 3 May 2022 71,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres are perishing in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 57,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,180 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,057 miles

NSF TYRE is wearing on the outer edge and has a cut in the tread which when opened up is deep enough to reach chord

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Split and leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,893 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,694 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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FG62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG62 AUW, 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 FG62 AUW registered?

FG62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FG62 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 AUW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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