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FP62 TCY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 TCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 127,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,161 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front (forward) lower control arms inner bushes perishing

hand brake lever travel high

transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front WIPER BLADES JUDDERING

Nearside Front Outer WALL CUT

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2016 61,329 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 205/55/r16-91w

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91w

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91w (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 205/55/r16-91w

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91w

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,782 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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FP62 TCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP62 TCY, 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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FP62 TCY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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