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BD62 EFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,928 mi
Last recorded30,928 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 EFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 30,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 30,068 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 28,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 26,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 21,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,700 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 EFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFY, 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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What year was BD62 EFY registered?

BD62 EFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is BD62 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 EFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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