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MC62 JAY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC62 JAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,673 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,915 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +shoulders worn off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 63,870 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 46,208 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Fail 8 Dec 2015 46,208 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MC62 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MC62 JAY, 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 MC62 JAY registered?

MC62 JAY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is MC62 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC62 JAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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