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AF62 MDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,293 mi
Last recorded66,293 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 64,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine coolant level on minimum

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,655 miles

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,655 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,905 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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AF62 MDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AF62 MDJ, 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 AF62 MDJ registered?

AF62 MDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is AF62 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 MDJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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