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2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 USD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 99,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,415 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,004 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,731 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,272 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,054 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 32,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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BG62 USD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG62 USD, 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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BG62 USD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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