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FG62 FMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 114,906 miles

Moisture in n/s headlamp

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,463 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,639 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 17,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

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

Is FG62 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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