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HJ62 MXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,563 mi
Last recorded123,563 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 123,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,285 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,285 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 6 Sep 2021 103,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,489 miles

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 94,489 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,584 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,876 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,978 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

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

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