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PX62 ACO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,986 mi
Last recorded185,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 ACO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 185,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 174,305 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 173,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 141,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 141,522 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,345 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 103,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 92,805 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,894 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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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PX62 ACO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PX62 ACO, 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

How do I check the history of PX62 ACO?

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What year was PX62 ACO registered?

PX62 ACO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is PX62 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX62 ACO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX62 ACO have outstanding finance?

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