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AJ62 RPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 RPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,802 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 72,802 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,209 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing / suspension

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

Oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2022 57,592 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 3MM TREAD AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 51,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE 3MM TREAD AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN TYRE AND 3MM TREAD ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 15,521 miles

All four tyres are worn close to the legal limit

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 RPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

AJ62 RPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is AJ62 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 RPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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