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PJ62 UMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,511 mi
Last recorded110,511 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 UMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 110,511 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 103,647 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,853 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,182 miles

Offside Front drumstick has slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,519 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,957 miles

engine undertray accident damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2018 65,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 65,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall, marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 52,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,964 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 UMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ62 UMZ registered?

PJ62 UMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ62 UMZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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