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AJ62 CUG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,272 mi
Last recorded140,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CUG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,272 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 140,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,862 miles

Amber brake warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 137,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Amber brake warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pedal sinks and effort drops on n/s/f simultaneously - reserve travel maintained and balance stays within limits (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides low effort recorded - just reached minimum requirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 134,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also material has overheated and starting to break up due to brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides low effort recorded - just reached minimum requirement (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,956 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,513 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 CUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUG, 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 CUG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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