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MF62 ERO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,687 mi
Last recorded156,687 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ERO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 156,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 156,687 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 151,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 151,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 141,993 miles

Nearside front tyre perished, worn outer edge

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

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2022 141,993 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished, worn outer edge

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2021 129,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 118,280 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,275 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,624 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,578 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 ERO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ERO, 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

How do I check the history of MF62 ERO?

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What year was MF62 ERO registered?

MF62 ERO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is MF62 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 ERO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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