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PJ62 AYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,951 mi
Last recorded103,951 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 103,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,874 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 63,874 miles

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

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 62,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,712 miles

extensive underbody shielding.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,723 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 AYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PJ62 AYW, 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 PJ62 AYW registered?

PJ62 AYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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