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FT62 GHO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,679 mi
Last recorded51,679 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 GHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 49,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,953 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 40,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,066 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,840 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front and rear slightly perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,110 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges and has a cut on the inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges and has few cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,838 miles

all Tyre valves perishing.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 29,018 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,553 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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FT62 GHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT62 GHO, 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 FT62 GHO registered?

FT62 GHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is FT62 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 GHO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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