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MA62 ANU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,909 mi
Last recorded63,909 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 ANU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 63,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 60,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,975 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,971 miles

Front daytime lights flicker when first switched on (possible wrong bulbs fitted)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders almost void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm joint has excess play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outer shoulder

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear on initial sweep (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,728 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 41,728 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,418 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 38,398 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,961 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,274 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 12,833 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,009 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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MA62 ANU 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 MA62 ANU, 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 MA62 ANU registered?

MA62 ANU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MA62 ANU safe to buy?

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