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RJ62 EFX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 EFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,015 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,128 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack tie rod worn

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 93,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner steering rack tie rod worn

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,527 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,760 miles

Rear wiper split

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,784 miles

child seat base fitted to offside rear seat so unable to test adult belt

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 EFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

RJ62 EFX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is RJ62 EFX safe to buy?

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