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BJ62 DZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 DZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 134,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,382 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,757 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 29,757 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,613 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 10,081 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nail in osr tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 5,463 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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BJ62 DZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BJ62 DZB, 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 BJ62 DZB registered?

BJ62 DZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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