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AJ62 CHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,175 mi
Last recorded55,175 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 55,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 55,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,879 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 47,879 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 44,869 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,444 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 CHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ62 CHD registered?

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

Is AJ62 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 CHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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