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HJ62 WHD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,075 mi
Last recorded42,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 WHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 42,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 38,897 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 35,058 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 35,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item hanging from rear view mirror

Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,318 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 25,371 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,998 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 WHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

HJ62 WHD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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