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EJ62 BMU

2012 Hyundai I40

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 BMU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb attachment damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 59,764 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 56,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 54,404 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 54,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,951 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2022 51,948 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,090 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 27,867 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,867 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,623 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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EJ62 BMU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 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 Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ62 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ62 BMU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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