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MJ62 YDT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,098 mi
Last recorded133,098 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 133,098 miles

adaptive headlamp fault beam set ok

Pass 28 Aug 2025 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 121,663 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Retaining clip missing from Flexi hose

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,048 miles

Fault displayed in the dash for "adaptive front headlamps"

Nearside Front Brake caliper has a broken bleed screw

Nearside Rear Brake caliper has a broken bleed screw

Test carried out in wet conditions.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,557 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,739 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 63,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,269 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

undertrays & covers fitted ... unable to examine some components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,310 miles

undertrays & covers fitted ...unable to examine some components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,425 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 YDT 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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

MJ62 YDT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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