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OE62 FYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,069 mi
Last recorded108,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE62 FYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 108,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,640 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 98,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,094 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,196 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,207 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread TEMPOARLY MARKED IN (6.3.1d)

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Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall has damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread TEMPOARLY MARKED IN (6.3.1d)

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REAR SEATS PUT BACK IN UPRIGHT POSITION TO TEST SEATBELTS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers not fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

rear seat belts no tested due to rear seats being folded down

undertrays 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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OE62 FYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OE62 FYM, 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 OE62 FYM registered?

OE62 FYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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The MOT history for OE62 FYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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