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AF62 MEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 102,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 74,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 71,792 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,703 miles

Nearside Front TYRE IS PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,691 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,707 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 37,706 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front disc worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,033 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 MEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF62 MEU, 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 AF62 MEU registered?

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

Is AF62 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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