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MJ62 SWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,425 mi
Last recorded128,425 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 128,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 123,820 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,359 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 112,356 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2020 98,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,872 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,129 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 SWK 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 85.7%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

MJ62 SWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is MJ62 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 SWK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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