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PJ62 BKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 BKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 141,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 141,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 131,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 93,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer edge 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,399 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,052 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are lipped and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Undertrays obscuring some components from view

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,475 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,813 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 BKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ62 BKF, 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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PJ62 BKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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