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MJ62 BLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,299 mi
Last recorded136,299 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 BLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexible hose has blistered plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has some play (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 118,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside mirror cracked

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,625 miles

chip in front windscreen

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2021 73,622 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chip in front windscreen

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,522 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,855 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 42,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

No emissions print out

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,053 miles

No emissions print out

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 BLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

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

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