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AV62 MTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,939 mi
Last recorded109,939 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 MTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,939 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 13 Feb 2026 109,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 103,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative in-op adaptive headlamp failure (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear in-op.. (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged.. also has a nail..... 245\35\18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,466 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front coil spring dust covers twisted

Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,834 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front coil spring dust covers twisted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,566 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,566 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,711 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 MTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 AV62 MTU, 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 MTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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