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RJ62 AOP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,344 mi
Last recorded72,344 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 AOP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 72,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,879 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 40,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,059 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,845 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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RJ62 AOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RJ62 AOP, 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 RJ62 AOP registered?

RJ62 AOP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is RJ62 AOP safe to buy?

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