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MA62 BFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,969 mi
Last recorded145,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 145,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,848 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 115,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor detacthed (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,986 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,042 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,044 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 75,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 70,104 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 62,302 miles

Offside Rear tyre deterating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,487 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped.

nail in n/s/f tyre+bold on the inner and outer edges.

slightly worn n/s/f torque reaction arm bush.

stone chip on windscreen in swept area.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,250 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 BFE 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 80%.

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 MA62 BFE, 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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MA62 BFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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