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MF62 TDO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 TDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 106,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 103,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 99,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 85,899 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Jun 2022 70,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,777 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 33,857 miles

Emissions too low to record a reading

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,423 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 25,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Front tyres worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

MF62 TDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MF62 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 TDO 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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