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HJ62 MVO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,344 mi
Last recorded148,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 148,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 148,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 131,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also weeping oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also weeping oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear park brake has slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2024 131,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also weeping oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also weeping oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear park brake has slight bind

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded and pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension strut is leaking slightly.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 107,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension strut is leaking slightly.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,514 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (front pads warning indicated on dash) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 89,568 miles

offside front tyre bald edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,135 miles

handbrake efficiency only just passed advise adjustment or repair.

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 MVO 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 57.1%.

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

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