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BV62 TWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 87,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in nearside front top screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 74,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,754 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,433 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2019 63,433 miles

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

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 52,047 miles

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

outer sill covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 25,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,224 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 TWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BV62 TWJ, 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 BV62 TWJ registered?

BV62 TWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is BV62 TWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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