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MA62 MKE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,957 mi
Last recorded109,957 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 MKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,550 miles

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Rubber shock cover split.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rubber shock cover split.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 86,550 miles

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

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Rubber shock cover split.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Rubber shock cover split.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 78,119 miles

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

Central Rear Blade deteriorated.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. advise change it. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. advise change it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 69,119 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,717 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,086 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 52,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,503 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MKE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

Is MA62 MKE safe to buy?

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