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M1 PJX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 PJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 97,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,944 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 94,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,168 miles

Central Front Lower under shield damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 91,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 61,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,747 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,612 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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M1 PJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M1 PJX, 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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M1 PJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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