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AD62 ABV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 ABV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 143,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,680 miles

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mount slightly worn ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 140,680 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mount slightly worn ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 132,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 124,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad check lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Jun 2019 85,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad check lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,122 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,091 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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AD62 ABV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD62 ABV, 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 AD62 ABV registered?

AD62 ABV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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