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PJ62 AYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,271 mi
Last recorded91,271 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,250 miles

Nearside Front pad wire broke

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

pad warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,250 miles

Nearside Front pad wire broke

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge and deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 45,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge and deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,740 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2mm .... 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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 AYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

PJ62 AYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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