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AJ62 JTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 JTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 139,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 108,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 95,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s handbrake readings only just met requirements

Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s handbrake readings only just met requirements

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,878 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 JTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

AJ62 JTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is AJ62 JTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 JTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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