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AJ62 FJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,788 mi
Last recorded211,788 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 211,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 183,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively calliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,285 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2023 166,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2021 158,029 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 158,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,095 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 145,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,782 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,137 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,556 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 FJV 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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

AJ62 FJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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