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HJ62 LVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 LVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 75,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 71,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 65,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,463 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

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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HJ62 LVW 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 91.7%.

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 HJ62 LVW, 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 HJ62 LVW registered?

HJ62 LVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HJ62 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 LVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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