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BV62 JHO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,254 mi
Last recorded107,254 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 JHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 107,254 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,882 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,545 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,571 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 79,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff o/s output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,380 miles

Light oil leak at engine.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,670 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 51,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,364 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 28,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,282 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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BV62 JHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BV62 JHO, 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 BV62 JHO registered?

BV62 JHO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BV62 JHO safe to buy?

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