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HG62 FJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Thrust piece

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,990 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Offside Front slight play in steering rack thrust piece

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,765 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,755 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,480 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 32,843 miles

no diesel test print out due to low emissions

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,990 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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HG62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HG62 FJO, 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 HG62 FJO registered?

HG62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is HG62 FJO safe to buy?

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