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FN62 FPY

2012 BMW 328

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 FPY
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 118,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,072 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 114,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,701 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 103,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 98,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,919 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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FN62 FPY is a 2012 BMW 328 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN62 FPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FN62 FPY is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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