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HJ12 KHV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,380 mi
Last recorded94,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 94,380 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 15 May 2024 94,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Jun 2023 89,299 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 49,598 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 45,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 45,002 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,126 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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HJ12 KHV 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 75%.

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 HJ12 KHV, 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 HJ12 KHV registered?

HJ12 KHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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