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AJ62 BYA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 BYA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,358 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low 2-3 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 83,829 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads getting low aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,995 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,454 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,897 miles

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some under bonnet parts

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under body parts

Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,217 miles

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 BYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

AJ62 BYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AJ62 BYA safe to buy?

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