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MF62 SWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,625 mi
Last recorded105,625 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 SWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust noisy and modified (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Light clusters tanned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 105,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust noisy and modified (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Light clusters tanned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 65,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 65,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,863 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,751 miles

service indicator on

Fail 12 Oct 2018 44,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil level below minimum

service indicator on

Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,887 miles

fuel light on

oil below minimum

Fail 20 Sep 2017 31,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel light on

oil below minimum

service light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 17,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,016 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 SWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWW, 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

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What year was MF62 SWW registered?

MF62 SWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is MF62 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 SWW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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