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GY62 FMO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 FMO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,637 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp Unit has Water ingress

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most forward suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Registration lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod arm has slight play

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

Oil level close to minimum

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 79,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels missing securing nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,923 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 58,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,950 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,499 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seats and seatbelts

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 13,864 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat 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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GY62 FMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY62 FMO, 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 GY62 FMO registered?

GY62 FMO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GY62 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 FMO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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