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AF62 TYP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,401 mi
Last recorded142,401 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TYP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 142,401 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 114,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2022 114,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 104,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,757 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child seat insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front for light cracked

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 85,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,868 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,131 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 62,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe / jet - damaged / leaking (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,222 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

AF62 TYP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AF62 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 TYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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