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AJ62 EOR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 EOR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 126,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted braking material separated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 116,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner shoulders 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 116,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner shoulders 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil feed bush slightly leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 106,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil feed bush slightly leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer - No cords showing - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 95,585 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer - No cords showing - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge wearing - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake effort different across rear axle but passed test

Fail 17 Dec 2021 86,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper operation not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge wearing - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake effort different across rear axle but passed test

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,125 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 53,125 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk in 3 places (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow halk (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside right on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,327 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 EOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EOR, 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 EOR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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