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SJ62 ORC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,908 mi
Last recorded139,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 ORC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 139,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 122,355 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 107,700 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear badly worn on edge and worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,573 miles

Central Front Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,683 miles

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

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

plastic underside covers fitted full length of car

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,070 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 15 Mar 2017 50,070 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,768 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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SJ62 ORC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ62 ORC, 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 SJ62 ORC registered?

SJ62 ORC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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