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AV62 SPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,495 mi
Last recorded146,495 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 146,495 miles

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Oct 2023 146,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Seapage of oil from underside engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,379 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,716 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 SPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SPX, 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 AV62 SPX registered?

AV62 SPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AV62 SPX safe to buy?

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