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MK62 JRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,297 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 86,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,449 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 28,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished and devoid of tread on einner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,566 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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MK62 JRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MK62 JRZ, 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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MK62 JRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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