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BB62 TJB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,524 mi
Last recorded182,524 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB62 TJB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 182,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEAR FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 182,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NEAR FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 168,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 147,686 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2024 147,686 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2024 146,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 137,647 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 137,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 137,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 122,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 102,272 miles

inner shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 94,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,750 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,614 miles

Offside steering arm has slight play

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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BB62 TJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BB62 TJB, 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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BB62 TJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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