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MA62 MKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 MKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,167 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 128,150 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 109,703 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 109,703 miles

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

Coolant leak level low ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,980 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,548 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 MKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

MA62 MKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is MA62 MKC safe to buy?

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