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AF62 PXJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,997 mi
Last recorded122,997 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 PXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 99,504 miles

Brake system fault message displayed, Service/inspection overdue

Offside Front Brake calliper anti rattle spring/clip is missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pad backing plate shim is touching the disc scoring it. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 99,504 miles

Brake system fault message displayed, Service/inspection overdue

Headlamp aim too low Both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake calliper anti rattle spring/clip is missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pad backing plate shim is touching the disc scoring it. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 90,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake calliper anti rattle spring/clip is missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,691 miles

O/S/f brake pad securing device missing

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 80,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides marked yellow 205/55/16 rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/55/16 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/f brake pad securing device missing

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,959 miles

O/S/f brake pad securing device missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,539 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,763 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,580 miles

too clean for emissions test

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 PXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXJ, 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 AF62 PXJ registered?

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

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