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AJ62 SRX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 SRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 115,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 107,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 97,549 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,113 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 56,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,736 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 SRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SRX, 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

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What year was AJ62 SRX registered?

AJ62 SRX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AJ62 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 SRX 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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