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BF62 BAZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,420 mi
Last recorded108,420 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 101,515 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,481 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,952 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,177 miles

offside parking brake performance poor

Pass 1 May 2019 87,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,462 miles

Stone chip in front screen

Fail 28 Nov 2018 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre very low on inner edge

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,153 miles

Stone chip in front screen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,212 miles

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

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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BF62 BAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF62 BAZ, 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 BF62 BAZ registered?

BF62 BAZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is BF62 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 BAZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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