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AJ62 BXF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,382 mi
Last recorded136,382 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BXF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,382 miles

off side rear tyre starting to wear low

very minor play detected at off side front hub

Fail 28 Nov 2025 136,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

off side rear tyre starting to wear low

very minor play detected at off side front hub

Pass 19 Nov 2024 129,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 129,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 124,509 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,106 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,194 miles

both n/s tyres cracking between treads

rear pads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Nov 2020 104,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both n/s tyres cracking between treads

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,514 miles

front brake pads worn low on inner pad

off side front tyre worn on both edges

rear brake pads wearing low

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low on inner pad

off side front tyre worn on both edges

rear brake pads wearing low

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,827 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,669 miles

near side front tyre getting close to limit

near side rear tyre extremely close to limit

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre getting close to limit

near side rear tyre extremely close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,421 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 71,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,369 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 60,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 BXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

Is AJ62 BXF safe to buy?

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