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PJ12 XLG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,637 mi
Last recorded105,637 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 XLG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 95,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,170 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,185 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 53,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,990 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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PJ12 XLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PJ12 XLG, 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 PJ12 XLG registered?

PJ12 XLG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is PJ12 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 XLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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