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MF62 TXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,160 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 106,160 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

body damage to offside front wing/door

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

body damage to offside front wing/door

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,447 miles

o/s door damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,446 miles

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

o/s door damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,943 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 61,943 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 53,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,841 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,131 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 20,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

MF62 TXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is MF62 TXS safe to buy?

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