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HJ62 MXN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,481 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2026 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,620 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Aug 2024 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,368 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 59,368 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,429 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road A zone has a long crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,667 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,786 miles

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

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 MXN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

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

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