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MA62 PXT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 PXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 86,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2024 72,693 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 57,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 57,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2020 57,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,804 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low effort

hand brake lever is high

Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,146 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,750 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 PXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PXT, 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 PXT registered?

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

Is MA62 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 PXT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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