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AJ62 FTV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 72,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 67,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,822 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2022 62,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 57,792 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,976 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FTV, 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

How do I check the history of AJ62 FTV?

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What year was AJ62 FTV registered?

AJ62 FTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AJ62 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 FTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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