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HJ62 NZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,127 mi
Last recorded87,127 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 NZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,127 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,651 miles

Front damper dust covers deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,260 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,071 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,453 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,102 miles

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 NZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

HJ62 NZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is HJ62 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 NZS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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