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BJ62 HCN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HCN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,076 miles

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

rear inner disc face corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 87,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

rear inner disc face corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,744 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 82,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,812 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine under shields fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 35,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracks in tread of nearside rear tyre

top engine covers fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 25,969 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 25,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover fitted.

under shield fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 21,273 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 21,273 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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 HCN 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 68.8%.

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 HCN, 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 BJ62 HCN registered?

BJ62 HCN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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