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MJ62 ZTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,495 mi
Last recorded95,495 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,495 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 95,495 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,427 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,870 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps inop (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner shoulder almost down to cords. Pirelli P Zero 245/35/18 Y

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner shoulder almost down to cords. Pirelli P Zero 245/35/18 Y

Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner shoulder almost down to cords. Pirelli P Zero 245/35/18 Y

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner shoulder almost down to cords. Pirelli P Zero 245/35/18 Y

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,251 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,262 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 27,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre puntured

Offside Rear tyre puntured

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 ZTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

MJ62 ZTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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