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AF62 MDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 116,203 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N-S-F & O-S-F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 77,388 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,848 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2019 57,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,453 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,921 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,921 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,913 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6/2 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,702 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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AF62 MDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AF62 MDU, 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 AF62 MDU registered?

AF62 MDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 MDU safe to buy?

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