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CS62 CPS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,436 mi
Last recorded138,436 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS62 CPS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 138,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes deteriorated, no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion rear floor area

Fail 12 Aug 2026 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes deteriorated, no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion rear floor area

Pass 21 Aug 2025 135,664 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes deteriorated, no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear floor area

Fail 21 Aug 2025 135,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various suspension bushes deteriorated, no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear floor area

Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,036 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes cracking

surface corrosion to rear floor

Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,504 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to nearside rear floor

Fail 8 Aug 2023 125,504 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/rear floor rusty/under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 118,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/rear floor rusty/under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush splitting on limit for test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,722 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,782 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 62,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,540 miles

Front screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front brake pad worn to 4mm

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad worn to 4mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front screen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front brake pad worn to 4mm

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad worn to 4mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper blade split

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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CS62 CPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CS62 CPS, 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 CS62 CPS registered?

CS62 CPS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is CS62 CPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CS62 CPS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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