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MJ62 AJO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 AJO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,448 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 75,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 66,580 miles

Both sides plastic sill covers & plastic covers on certain rear suspension components , not allowing full inspection.

engine covers & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,841 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,997 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,251 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,943 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 25,332 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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MJ62 AJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MJ62 AJO, 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

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What year was MJ62 AJO registered?

MJ62 AJO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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