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ST62 BFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,869 mi
Last recorded65,869 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,869 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 64,347 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends swelling up under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends swelling up under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,852 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 56,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres wearing low

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads to caliper piston side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,232 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,159 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 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)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ST62 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST62 BFZ, 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 ST62 BFZ registered?

ST62 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is ST62 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 BFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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