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FG62 RLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside rear brake disc and pads showing signs of heat damage

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 87,487 miles

Rear advanced corrosion evident of steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,510 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,064 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,840 miles

Rear High level brake light insecure/no white light showing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 71,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear High level brake light insecure/no white light showing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,318 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

FG62 RLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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