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CX62 JFU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,034 mi
Last recorded137,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 JFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,034 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,281 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 100,064 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and parking (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 88,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 88,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 65,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,497 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,479 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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CX62 JFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX62 JFU, 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 CX62 JFU registered?

CX62 JFU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is CX62 JFU safe to buy?

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