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ST62 MSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 MSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 130,784 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,625 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

braking system warning light on

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Fail 8 Sep 2025 128,625 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

braking system warning light on

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,955 miles

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

braking system warning light on

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Fail 13 Sep 2024 123,955 miles

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

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

braking system warning light on

nearside headlamp has an ingress of water

Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 118,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2022 106,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,208 miles

slight deterioation to rear number plate

Fail 30 May 2018 56,208 miles

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

slight deterioation to rear number plate

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,178 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,923 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 MSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

ST62 MSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is ST62 MSU safe to buy?

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