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BW62 CAL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,324 mi
Last recorded133,324 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW62 CAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,137 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,199 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 92,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,140 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 56,140 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,138 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 56,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,447 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16/91w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished attention required

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,018 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,183 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 35,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,083 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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BW62 CAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BW62 CAL, 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 BW62 CAL registered?

BW62 CAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BW62 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW62 CAL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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