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AJ62 AYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,191 mi
Last recorded77,191 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,191 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 77,191 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 67,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and across the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear inner brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,484 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 0/4/4/4/1.6

Nearside Rear tyre 3/4/4/4/3

Offside Front tyre 2/4/4/4/1.6

Offside Rear tyre 3/4/4/4/4

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 34,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,997 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,492 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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AJ62 AYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ62 AYU, 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 AJ62 AYU registered?

AJ62 AYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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