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PJ62 OWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread + edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lamp illuminated lever is released

tpms message on dash

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Feb 2026 135,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut offside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread + edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lamp illuminated lever is released

tpms message on dash

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,504 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,170 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 85,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front four (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,902 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 OWW 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 78.6%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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