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BD62 MKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 142,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,080 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,213 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 123,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre distorting on edges, flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play evident in steering arm inner joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen, nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worne on inner edge 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 57,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,741 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 MKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

BD62 MKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is BD62 MKA safe to buy?

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