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BJ62 EZM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,448 mi
Last recorded112,448 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 112,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing several bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,199 miles

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2023 98,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,262 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,262 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,048 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,968 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,014 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 68,287 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 68,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,676 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,676 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray and sill covers fitted time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre, nail in tread

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 EZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ62 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

BJ62 EZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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