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MT62 TMX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 TMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 52,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 52,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,989 miles

Both driver side tyres and front passenger side tyres perished to service excess Turbo airpipe deteriorated to service excess Turbo heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 39,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,226 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 28 Jan 2020 38,226 miles

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Jan 2019 32,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,207 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,023 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,946 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 18,861 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 TMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

MT62 TMX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is MT62 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 TMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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