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MJ62 ELX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,832 mi
Last recorded89,832 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 ELX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,716 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 70,287 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,374 miles

Nearside Chip in screen less than 10mm not in Zone A

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm at tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 51,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm at tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges low more on outer edge but has raised edges

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre edges low but more on inner edge but has raised edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm but inner edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre air leaking but tyre a run flat ()

Road wheel slightly damaged offside front and rear outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,150 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,558 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 ELX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

MJ62 ELX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is MJ62 ELX safe to buy?

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