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MJ62 TYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,680 mi
Last recorded108,680 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 TYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,680 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 108,675 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light on,brake pads good

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light on,brake pads good

Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,243 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,701 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,302 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 41,301 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,710 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play axial rod (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)

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 TYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TYC, 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 TYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for MJ62 TYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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