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BV62 CMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 CMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 35,219 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 35,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 30,765 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle body work damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 25,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 25,362 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 21,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 16,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,619 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 14,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 13,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 10,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 7,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut not the cords

Pass 8 Dec 2015 5,083 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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BV62 CMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BV62 CMY, 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 BV62 CMY registered?

BV62 CMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BV62 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 CMY 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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