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AJ12 BAV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,517 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 142,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 138,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,933 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 133,933 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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 128,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 124,516 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,822 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,479 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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AJ12 BAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ12 BAV, 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 AJ12 BAV registered?

AJ12 BAV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is AJ12 BAV safe to buy?

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