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PJ62 AXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 AXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 136,340 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low effiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 119,759 miles

front shock absorbers noisey

Fail 6 May 2025 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 103,716 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 May 2024 103,715 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2023 84,380 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 69,447 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 61,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,571 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,569 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,103 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,728 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 31,949 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,088 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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PJ62 AXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 PJ62 AXP, 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 PJ62 AXP registered?

PJ62 AXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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