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MT62 BWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,187 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2025 93,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,212 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 85,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 80,006 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 73,724 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 73,724 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,566 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 64,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,697 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 36,928 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 BWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

MT62 BWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is MT62 BWU safe to buy?

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