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MJ62 UHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 UHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 75,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,060 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 69,678 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 69,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,693 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 44,693 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,246 miles

under trays fitted

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

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed/perished

Fail 25 Nov 2015 29,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed/perished

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 UHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

MJ62 UHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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