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AV62 JZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,167 mi
Last recorded117,167 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 JZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,167 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear direction indicator light output slightly reduced

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,905 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,424 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 65,423 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 59,820 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted covering components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35R18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35R18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,735 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

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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AV62 JZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AV62 JZT, 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 AV62 JZT registered?

AV62 JZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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