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BD62 MGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 MGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 114,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 111,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 107,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 94,325 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,363 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 84,308 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35R18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 76,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 76,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper missing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,405 miles

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat

coolant low

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,469 miles

slight play in os inner tie rod ball joint.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,461 miles

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

slight play in os inner tie rod ball joint.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 63,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,012 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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BD62 MGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD62 MGJ, 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 BD62 MGJ registered?

BD62 MGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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