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MW62 BKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,238 mi
Last recorded94,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2026 94,195 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,379 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 74,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,760 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,064 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2021 50,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,848 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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MW62 BKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW62 BKJ, 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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What year was MW62 BKJ registered?

MW62 BKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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