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HJ62 VST

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,493 mi
Last recorded33,493 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 33,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,215 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,477 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,792 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,843 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 22,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 21,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 17,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 15,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm on both edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & vehicle undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,172 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 VST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

HJ62 VST is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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