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AA62 CHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA62 CHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 40,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 40,202 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated material wrapped between brake pad, disc and caliper (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,266 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 31,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 30,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,343 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,343 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has emergency puncture repair

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

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light upper (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,350 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,602 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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AA62 CHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AA62 CHA, 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 AA62 CHA registered?

AA62 CHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AA62 CHA safe to buy?

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