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MJ62 CFY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,659 mi
Last recorded127,659 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 CFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 127,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 125,552 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,690 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,782 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,236 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,027 miles

Nearside Front jacking.block.missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

MJ62 CFY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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