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CA62 AWM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,385 mi
Last recorded82,385 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 AWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 82,385 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 68,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,992 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 60,992 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,886 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 46,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,874 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,558 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 24,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 23,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 19,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 11,157 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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CA62 AWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA62 AWM, 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 CA62 AWM registered?

CA62 AWM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is CA62 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 AWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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