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SG62 AUJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 AUJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,619 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack end has play

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,744 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack end

Fail 5 Aug 2024 81,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in steering rack end

Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,600 miles

Offside Rear Driver's side parking brake poor efficiency, overall efficiency above 16 %

Fail 2 Aug 2023 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint cover split, excess play in joint. Rear of two lower arms, fits into hub from below (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's side parking brake poor efficiency, overall efficiency above 16 %

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover leaking grease - no play in joint as yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5 mm, plus cut in outer sidewall ( not to cords ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake poor efficiency, recommend brake check

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm, LEGAL LIMIT. Strongly recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,505 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 55,505 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cuts between tread blocks on all tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,543 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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SG62 AUJ 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 80%.

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 SG62 AUJ, 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 SG62 AUJ registered?

SG62 AUJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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