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ST62 ETX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 ETX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,145 miles

corrosion to front and rear areas of the vehicle

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to front and rear areas of the vehicle

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 111,042 miles

Steering rack has play in it

Fail 13 Mar 2025 111,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner part of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet only just hitting screen

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,024 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,201 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,249 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 50,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 34,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,870 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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ST62 ETX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETX, 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 ST62 ETX registered?

ST62 ETX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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