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MJ62 EDO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,785 mi
Last recorded110,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 EDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,785 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3,,

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,559 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3..........

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,809 miles

poor beam pattern in offside headlamp

rear lights tinted

Fail 17 Oct 2022 83,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

poor beam pattern in offside headlamp

rear lights tinted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,620 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Oct 2021 76,612 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 70,941 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 70,938 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,985 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

poor beam pattern in offside headlamp

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,561 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,327 miles

front and rear pads getting low

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 EDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

MJ62 EDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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