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MJ62 VTZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,109 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering joint or possible steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s lower arm front arm bush slight movment

o/s front bumper slight damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2026 121,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and light unit damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering joint or possible steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s lower arm front arm bush slight movment

o/s front bumper slight damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2025 113,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,768 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light replaced

Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,768 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light replaced

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,555 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

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 VTZ 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 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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

MJ62 VTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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