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PE62 TFX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 TFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 105,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAT SHIELD

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,030 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 99,029 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen behind pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen behind pipe

Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,080 miles

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

Front Steering rack knocking and play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 88,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Steering rack knocking and play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 83,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 71,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,303 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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PE62 TFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PE62 TFX, 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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PE62 TFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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