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MT62 BFP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BFP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100,078 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 100,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,511 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 95,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2022 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,288 miles

Both Font Tyres worn outer edge

Under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Fail 25 Sep 2019 74,252 miles

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

Both Font Tyres worn outer edge

Under cover fitted not allowing full inspection underneath component

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,784 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRES GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside SIDE REPEATER SLIGHTLY DIM

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MT62 BFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MT62 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

MT62 BFP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is MT62 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BFP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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