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HK62 ECJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,679 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,550 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,890 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp not yet affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,222 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads all seem good

Offside Front Headlamp lense damaged

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2019 49,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on but pads all seem good

Coolant level low

Offside Front Headlamp lense damaged

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 49,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

*** ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ***

Brake pad warning light on

Coolant Level Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 44,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,132 miles

Front lower engine under tray damaged

Rear tyres approx. 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,997 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,983 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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HK62 ECJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HK62 ECJ, 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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HK62 ECJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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