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FJ62 ZGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,645 mi
Last recorded59,645 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 58,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,032 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre splitting on inner side wall and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing and slight damage and inner side wall slight splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre inner side splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads look low - advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre splitting on inner and outer side wall - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,948 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 32,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,393 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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FJ62 ZGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FJ62 ZGU, 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

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What year was FJ62 ZGU registered?

FJ62 ZGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ62 ZGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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