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BG62 UTB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,454 mi
Last recorded103,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 103,454 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,091 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,091 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,558 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,646 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 65,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,920 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 19 Nov 2019 57,920 miles

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

o/s rear tyre getting very close to legal limit

slight lip front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,915 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

o/s front tyre starting to get low especially on edges

slight play and knock in o/s front lower rear suspension arm joint

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,506 miles

covers on outer sills

slight lip rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s inner rack joint

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 29,314 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 17,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 17,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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