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HJ62 MWE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly steamed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 78,290 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,002 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 72,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,368 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 68,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2018 58,191 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking

Offside Front Tyre is cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,405 miles

adjusted dip beam aim height dial on dash to '0'

chilseats all rear seats not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

engine covers and undetrays

nsf tyre cut roadface and nail

osr tyre low tread depth and unusual uneven wear inner part roadface

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

HJ62 MWE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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