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MF62 DDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,350 mi
Last recorded56,350 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 DDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 56,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp misted up

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,805 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,748 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arms have play

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 45,748 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))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arms have play

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 34,065 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 31,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 25,336 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,737 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,844 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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MF62 DDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF62 DDL, 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 MF62 DDL registered?

MF62 DDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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The MOT history for MF62 DDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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