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AV62 SOJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,850 mi
Last recorded184,850 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 184,850 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 170,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2025 170,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2024 155,985 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 155,985 miles

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

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 143,702 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2023 143,702 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,400 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers over outer sills

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,437 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,187 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,144 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 90,019 miles

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

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

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,931 miles

plastic +metal covers under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre non runflat

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre non runflat

Rear tyres run flat type different to front

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed prior of testing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,744 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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AV62 SOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AV62 SOJ, 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 AV62 SOJ registered?

AV62 SOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AV62 SOJ safe to buy?

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