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MA62 MJX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 MJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 129,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 123,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 109,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,673 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,348 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 44,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,138 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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MA62 MJX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA62 MJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA62 MJX?

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What year was MA62 MJX registered?

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

Is MA62 MJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 MJX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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