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FJ62 HMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1559cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 HMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,559cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 74,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp Insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front fog lamp Insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2024 41,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 39,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,332 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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FJ62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ62 HMK, 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 FJ62 HMK registered?

FJ62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ62 HMK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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