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CM62 MUZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,965 mi
Last recorded144,965 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM62 MUZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

handbrake efficiency low [16%]

Pass 30 Dec 2023 129,190 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 129,188 miles

Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NS & OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS & OS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 123,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,251 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 106,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,792 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 88,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,731 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

plastic trays fitted underside

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At tread wear bars,advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace. (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At tread wear bars,advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace. (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

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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CM62 MUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CM62 MUZ, 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 CM62 MUZ registered?

CM62 MUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is CM62 MUZ safe to buy?

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