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FG62 FRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 70,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 69,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 67,849 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 65,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 57,215 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 43,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,421 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,950 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside and offside

Undertrays dameged

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,557 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2018 21,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,114 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/a inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 8,991 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 FRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FRZ, 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 FG62 FRZ registered?

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

Is FG62 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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