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FV62 MXJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 MXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 94,942 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,698 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 86,698 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,589 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,495 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 47,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,579 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

nearside rear outer sidelight not woking

nearside rear tyre bald inside tread and cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,077 miles

both nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre bald on inside tread/sidewall edge and has 2 nails in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2018 39,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre bald on inside tread/sidewall edge and has 2 nails in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2018 39,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish in tread

offside rear tyre bald on inside tread/sidewall edge and has 2 nails in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV62 MXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV62 MXJ, 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 FV62 MXJ registered?

FV62 MXJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FV62 MXJ safe to buy?

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