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PJ62 DZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,678 mi
Last recorded92,678 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 DZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,678 miles

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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 92,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,599 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 75,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,073 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pad app sensor on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearingon edges and2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,381 miles

Offside Front Slight freeplay in O/S inner track rod joint (rack end)

Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,381 miles

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

Offside Front Slight freeplay in O/S inner track rod joint (rack end)

Pass 12 Nov 2019 53,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,841 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 DZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

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

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