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FP62 TGZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 TGZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 147,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2021 131,061 miles

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

Nearside Front 225/45/17 - irregular tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front Inner 225/45/17 - irregular tyre wear inner edge

Fail 18 May 2021 131,061 miles

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

Nearside Front 225/45/17 - irregular tyre wear inner edge

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 225/45/17 - irregular tyre wear inner edge

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

Pass 29 May 2020 101,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 101,274 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on advise brake check

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,249 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 TGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGZ, 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 FP62 TGZ registered?

FP62 TGZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FP62 TGZ safe to buy?

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