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HJ62 MVM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,295 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,743 miles

exhaust rattling

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rattling

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,150 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,150 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 51,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 43,933 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,575 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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HJ62 MVM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 MVM, 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 HJ62 MVM registered?

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

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