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BJ62 HBD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HBD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,338 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,167 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 72,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,440 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,405 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,400 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,959 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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BJ62 HBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 BJ62 HBD, 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 BJ62 HBD registered?

BJ62 HBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is BJ62 HBD safe to buy?

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