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MJ62 AZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,793 mi
Last recorded63,793 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 AZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 63,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 63,791 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2024 59,032 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 51,200 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Oct 2020 49,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 41,226 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 29,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,596 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 AZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MJ62 AZG, 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 MJ62 AZG registered?

MJ62 AZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ62 AZG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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