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FY61 BEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,552 mi
Last recorded193,552 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 193,552 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 193,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 183,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 183,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 171,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,142 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 92,048 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,593 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,647 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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FY61 BEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FY61 BEU, 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 FY61 BEU registered?

FY61 BEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is FY61 BEU safe to buy?

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