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MJ62 SVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 SVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,258 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Nov 2024 98,134 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,504 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 83,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 74,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 37,613 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,613 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,859 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 SVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

MJ62 SVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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