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HJ62 MLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,239 mi
Last recorded125,239 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 118,006 miles

Rear SHOCKERS STARTING TO MIST

Fail 20 May 2024 118,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear SHOCKERS STARTING TO MIST

Pass 23 May 2023 109,080 miles

Offside Front SHOCKER SLIGHT MIST

Pass 25 May 2022 98,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 81,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,730 miles

front number plate cracked

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 MLN 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 HJ62 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

HJ62 MLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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