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BD62 EFG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,457 mi
Last recorded88,457 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 EFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,457 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also damaged and has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also damaged and has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 56,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 43,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,598 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,566 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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BD62 EFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD62 EFG, 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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BD62 EFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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