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AF62 TMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 128,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,597 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,796 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire incorrectly fitted chaffing on anti roll bar link on full lock

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriotated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pedestrian protection system warning light on

Fail 27 Dec 2018 65,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire incorrectly fitted chaffing on anti roll bar link on full lock

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriotated

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pedestrian protection system warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,785 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder and worn close to legal limit in places

Warning light showing for pedestrian protection system

Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,118 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,059 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 TMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AF62 TMY, 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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AF62 TMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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