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MT62 BFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,460 mi
Last recorded99,460 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,460 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside no plate lamp deteriorated

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

both front shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,560 miles

both front shock absorbers gaitors deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

ns headlamp condensated

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,691 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

front shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 75,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 75,230 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 55,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 50,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 45,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,365 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 28,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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MT62 BFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BFF, 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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MT62 BFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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