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HJ51 WAR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,451 mi
Last recorded71,451 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 71,451 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,608 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 20,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 19,045 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 19,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 17,905 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 16,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 13,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,892 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,335 miles

front tyres cracking

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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HJ51 WAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ51 WAR, 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 HJ51 WAR registered?

HJ51 WAR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is HJ51 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ51 WAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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