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BG62 USF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,972 mi
Last recorded122,972 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 USF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,972 miles

Head lamps water condensation but not affecting beam pattern

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2024 113,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,691 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,746 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,875 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 43,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,721 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,406 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 11,250 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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BG62 USF 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 83.3%.

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 BG62 USF, 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

How do I check the history of BG62 USF?

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What year was BG62 USF registered?

BG62 USF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is BG62 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 USF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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