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MT62 BHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,590 mi
Last recorded44,590 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 42,799 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,128 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,856 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 36,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 21,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,840 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 BHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BHY, 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 MT62 BHY registered?

MT62 BHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is MT62 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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