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FY62 EGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,030 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,068 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 54,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,242 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 45,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,382 miles

unable to open bonnet

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,366 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement push / pull arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,671 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 19,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps too low (1.8)

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

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

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 EGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY62 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

FY62 EGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FY62 EGU safe to buy?

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