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MJ62 JSY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 JSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 76,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,311 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 48,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,208 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,324 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 JSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

MJ62 JSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is MJ62 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 JSY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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