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AJ62 CTO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,712 miles

BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON BUT PADS OK

Nearside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 122,708 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH HEADLIGHTS LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

BRAKE PAD WARING LIGHT ON BUT PADS OK

Nearside Rear SHOCK DUST COVER INSECURE

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,847 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,058 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,901 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 59,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,375 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 CTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

AJ62 CTO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AJ62 CTO safe to buy?

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