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BV62 TWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,055 mi
Last recorded65,055 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 TWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,055 miles

Coolant low

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,894 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 46,893 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 42,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,841 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 39,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,799 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 TWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 TWN, 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 BV62 TWN?

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What year was BV62 TWN registered?

BV62 TWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is BV62 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 TWN 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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