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MT62 BFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,896 mi
Last recorded170,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 170,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,777 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,843 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,132 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro beam converters fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro beam converters fitted (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 40,387 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating LED unit in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro beam converters fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output euro beam converters fitted (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

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 BFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

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

Is MT62 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BFV 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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