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MA62 BFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,958 mi
Last recorded109,958 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jan 2025 109,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,346 miles

Offside Front Caliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than the other three (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 94,652 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,627 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,787 miles

Both front and nearside rear rims slightly bent inner edge.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45RFT17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45RFT17 (4.1.E.1)

Both front and nearside rear rims slightly bent inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,275 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,106 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 BFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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