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FG62 YGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 143,058 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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 17 Sep 2025 137,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,472 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 124,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 117,343 miles

Front tyres are worn on edges esp inner

exhaust is rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge of tyre marked in yellow

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,066 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,739 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn and rusty at inner face esp n/s

front tyres are worn on edges esp inner edge

oil is at min !

rear discs are very rusty (arear reduced)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 41,725 miles

Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Brake Reaction Arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside Rear Tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,113 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 YGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

FG62 YGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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