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MA62 TXR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 TXR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 117,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 97,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 85,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,092 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 57,298 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,616 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +FRONT TRYES WEARING ON EDGES +HAVE CUTS

Fail 15 Jun 2018 48,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

N/S/F SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +FRONT TRYES WEARING ON EDGES +HAVE CUTS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,485 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,573 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 26,599 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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 TXR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

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

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