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MJ62 ZTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,990 mi
Last recorded115,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,990 miles

Front front pad wear indictor

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

under body dry

Fail 17 Oct 2025 115,990 miles

Front front pad wear indictor

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under body dry

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,498 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning light illuminated

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,517 miles

Offside Rear ABS sensor wiring fouling spring

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear ABS sensor wiring fouling spring

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 54,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,766 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,175 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 30,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread worn also punctured[foreign object present] (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit note: tyre nearing wear bars (4.1.E.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 ZTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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