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MA62 JXH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,784 mi
Last recorded161,784 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 JXH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 161,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,891 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 135,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. 225/40R18 Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front strut top bearing slightly notchy

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,050 miles

both front strut top bearings slightly rough

Fail 20 Sep 2018 103,050 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

both front strut top bearings slightly rough

tracking check advised

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (245/35R18) (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Right on limit (245/35R18) (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MA62 JXH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MA62 JXH, 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 MA62 JXH registered?

MA62 JXH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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