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MF62 TXO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,870 mi
Last recorded151,870 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 151,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 147,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD TO OUTER SHOULDER 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN OUTER SHOULDER 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,435 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r body damage

n/s/r jacking point block missing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

n/s/r body damage

n/s/r jacking point block missing

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear wiper split

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,993 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn and close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,399 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear

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

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front & rear bumper damage

Fail 25 Aug 2021 137,399 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working off side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear

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

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front & rear bumper damage

Pass 24 Aug 2020 136,046 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damage

Pass 29 Aug 2019 133,621 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm+badly cracked

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm+badly cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2018 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Rear Rear Tyres down to 2.5mm in centres

Pass 9 Aug 2016 122,048 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front nearside tyre has slight mishape/Lump on tread slight tread wear

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,794 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 TXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TXO, 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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MF62 TXO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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