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MJ62 SVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,837 mi
Last recorded68,837 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 SVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 May 2021 68,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on both edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner & outer edges 205/55/16

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 37,786 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,604 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 SVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

MJ62 SVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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