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MT62 FDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 FDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 96,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,327 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,920 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,467 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,077 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,468 miles

Nearside daytime running light not working

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 58,468 miles

Nearside daytime running light not working

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 48,883 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,655 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 38,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in tyre, has been ran on flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Coolant level low/empty

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,611 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 25,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 14,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to 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 FDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

MT62 FDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MT62 FDF safe to buy?

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