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MT62 BDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 BDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2024 72,371 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 68,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,173 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020 58,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,302 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,019 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 50,015 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,255 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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MT62 BDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT62 BDX, 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 MT62 BDX registered?

MT62 BDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is MT62 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 BDX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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