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HJ62 MWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,690 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,352 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,267 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,486 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,485 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 MWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

HJ62 MWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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