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AJ62 BHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,103 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 73,103 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking Anti-Freeze - Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 65,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front inner steering arm ball joint worn

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,315 miles

Central Front washer weak but clear screen

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 45,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 37,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,108 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Service light displayed.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,504 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,440 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 17,665 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 BHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ62 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

AJ62 BHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AJ62 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 BHN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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