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BJ62 DZC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,268 mi
Last recorded44,268 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 DZC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 44,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 42,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 40,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 40,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 32,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 30,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 25,826 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 25,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,984 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 16,155 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 16,155 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,009 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 DZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

BJ62 DZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is BJ62 DZC safe to buy?

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