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PJ62 VKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,928 mi
Last recorded112,928 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 VKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,928 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 112,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavy on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavy on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 105,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavy on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavy on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,704 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,704 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 88,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,165 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 VKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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