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AJ62 EPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 112,306 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL PRESENT ON UNDERSIDE OF GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROXIMATELY 2MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INBOARD D-BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD APPEARS TO BE VERY CLOSE TO 1.5MM LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,323 miles

Central Lower OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION AREA

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,802 miles

child seats fitted to the rear

Pass 22 Dec 2022 88,083 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 80,210 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 38,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 30,570 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 30,564 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 17,999 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 EPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX registered?

AJ62 EPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AJ62 EPX safe to buy?

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