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BJ62 HCZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,769 mi
Last recorded91,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 91,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2025 82,934 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 79,128 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 58,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,869 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,965 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 HCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

BJ62 HCZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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