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MA62 BFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,537 mi
Last recorded96,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,220 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 87,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,866 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,880 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre on 2mm o/s/f outer edges n/s/f centre of tread

Pass 4 Sep 2015 10,178 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 BFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA62 BFU registered?

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

Is MA62 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 BFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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