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AV62 MPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 MPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 100,282 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 100,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge of tread ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,233 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 115,743 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,949 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,304 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,304 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,805 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn + Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 36,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 36,554 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,069 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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AV62 MPX 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 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 AV62 MPX, 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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AV62 MPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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