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AJ61 GBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,859 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50v17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,195 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,383 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ61 GBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AJ61 GBE, 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 AJ61 GBE registered?

AJ61 GBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AJ61 GBE safe to buy?

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