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FH12 FGA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FGA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 83,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 83,270 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front very low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,586 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2024 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Undertray damaged but still secure

Fail 31 May 2024 64,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray damaged but still secure

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,265 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,265 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 40,621 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 40,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,913 miles

all tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2018 25,913 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 14,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 9,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,749 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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FH12 FGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH12 FGA, 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 FH12 FGA registered?

FH12 FGA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is FH12 FGA safe to buy?

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