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MK62 FDG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 FDG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,388 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaked passed spring saddle (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working central bulb in light cluster inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 70,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 70,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pad over heated off side front

Pass 7 Jan 2021 62,927 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,377 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,679 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,219 miles

advise offside rear tyre

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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MK62 FDG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 MK62 FDG, 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 MK62 FDG registered?

MK62 FDG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 FDG safe to buy?

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