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OE62 FYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,815 mi
Last recorded132,815 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE62 FYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,815 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 132,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,468 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 122,468 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 113,226 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 113,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,705 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 102,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective is so weakened that the functionality of the braking system is affected. (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 90,276 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,891 miles

Offside Rear pad wear indicator on sensor wire broken

Fail 10 Dec 2020 78,891 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear pad wear indicator on sensor wire broken

Pass 30 Nov 2019 68,821 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,174 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYX, 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 OE62 FYX registered?

OE62 FYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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