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FG62 FSD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 74,519 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 74,505 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 70,355 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,120 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture within lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 62,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture within lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,079 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 27,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 21,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 15,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 10,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 8,696 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 FSD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSD, 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

How do I check the history of FG62 FSD?

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What year was FG62 FSD registered?

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

Is FG62 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FSD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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