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MF62 CZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 CZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 /65 /16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,920 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 102,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 102,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,824 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 99,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Has camber

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

all brake discs light surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,300 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,307 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,028 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,984 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 25,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,677 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,677 miles

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

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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MF62 CZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF62 CZA, 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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MF62 CZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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