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PY62 AEJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 AEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 70,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 46,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 13,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 11,237 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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PY62 AEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY62 AEJ, 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 PY62 AEJ registered?

PY62 AEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is PY62 AEJ safe to buy?

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