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MJ62 SWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,923 mi
Last recorded146,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front DRL Inoperative

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 146,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 146,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DRL inoperative

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,611 miles

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

Offside Front daytime bulb not working

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 138,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front daytime bulb not working

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 131,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit of 1.6mm + worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front wheel has slight damage

nearside rear wheel has slight damage

wheel bolt damaged on offside front wheel

Fail 28 Dec 2023 131,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit of 1.6mm + worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front wheel has slight damage

nearside rear wheel has slight damage

wheel bolt damaged on offside front wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,047 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 121,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,617 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,015 miles

Manufacturers Covers Fitted.

REAR WIPER TORN.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 9,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers Covers Fitted.

REAR WIPER TORN.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,822 miles

Nearside 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))

covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,521 miles

covers on engine bay and underneath

slight play o/s.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Slight play in suspension and, or steering but unable to pin point.

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

MJ62 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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