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FP62 TGO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,138 mi
Last recorded110,138 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 TGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,138 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 110,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 100,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 87,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,905 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edge (225/45R17 RF)

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 71,165 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,898 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 TGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FP62 TGO, 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 FP62 TGO registered?

FP62 TGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is FP62 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 TGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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