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PY62 CTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 CTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,943 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 74,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 71,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 54,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer bead rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 41,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 36,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 29,223 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 29,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,631 miles

nail in nearside rear and offside front tyres

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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PY62 CTO 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 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 PY62 CTO, 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 PY62 CTO registered?

PY62 CTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is PY62 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 CTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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