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MJ62 VUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,922 mi
Last recorded111,922 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 111,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested nearside and offside (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside covered with condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,055 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,380 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,255 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,069 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,074 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,469 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 44,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 35,636 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,536 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 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 VUA, 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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MJ62 VUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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