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CA62 AWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,272 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Offside rear registration plate lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,388 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to wear indicators and worn close to cords on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to wear indicators(225/45x17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Suspect front brake pads wearing thin(Advise removing road wheels to check)

Suspect rear brake pads wearing thin(Advise removing road wheels to check)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CA62 AWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA62 AWJ, 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 CA62 AWJ registered?

CA62 AWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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