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WJ62 DJY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,812 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 76,792 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,042 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,652 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 50,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 42,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,648 miles

under trays fitted unable to see some components

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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WJ62 DJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WJ62 DJY, 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 WJ62 DJY registered?

WJ62 DJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is WJ62 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 DJY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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