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FY62 EDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,964 mi
Last recorded134,964 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,964 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 134,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 132,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,111 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 128,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 119,612 miles

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Pass 13 Feb 2021 113,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,967 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,035 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,982 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 107,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,035 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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FY62 EDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY62 EDF, 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 FY62 EDF registered?

FY62 EDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is FY62 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 EDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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