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AJ62 JTV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 JTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 91,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,764 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack/inner joint

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,909 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 60,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 53,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,400 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 40,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 31,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 31,981 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,037 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 17,960 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 JTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

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

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