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MT62 BFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 55,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 50,279 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 32,347 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 and worn more on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split @ ends

vehicle fitted with full underbody covers

Fail 20 Nov 2020 32,347 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction object hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 and worn more on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split @ ends

vehicle fitted with full underbody covers

Pass 13 Nov 2019 28,833 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 21,259 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 16,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,973 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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MT62 BFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT62 BFE, 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 MT62 BFE registered?

MT62 BFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is MT62 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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