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AJ62 HKD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,816 mi
Last recorded177,816 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 177,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 169,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 159,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 159,275 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 145,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 107,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,134 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,334 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,334 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,911 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,735 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 HKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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