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MF62 EOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 EOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber buffer / dust cover deteriorated and in poor condition

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2024 90,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,127 miles

rear shock absorbers worn but still serviceable - Bump stops worn

slight misting on n/s headlight

Fail 31 Oct 2023 85,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material build up under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose not affecting operation

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose not affecting operation

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 63,934 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,868 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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 EOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

MF62 EOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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