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BJ62 EUZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EUZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,101 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in O/S/F rack inner ball joint.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight play in O/S/F rack inner ball joint.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,050 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 EUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

BJ62 EUZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BJ62 EUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 EUZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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