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AJ12 BCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,068 mi
Last recorded171,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,068 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 170,861 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi broken lightly to fall of (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,054 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 141,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,254 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 128,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,732 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,268 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 100,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,257 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 BCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ12 BCO, 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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AJ12 BCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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