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AJ62 TVE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE POOR STATE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 136,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE POOR STATE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,688 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 114,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,559 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,837 miles

Nearside DTR not working

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,538 miles

Brake wear light on

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 59,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,595 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges, but not showing cords

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)

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 TVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AJ62 TVE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AJ62 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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