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FG62 CHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 CHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 93,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2026 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 80,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 66,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 66,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,415 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,118 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,339 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,050 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FG62 CHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FG62 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

FG62 CHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FG62 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 CHN 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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