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HN62 WVJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,497 mi
Last recorded60,497 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,497 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washers weak but enough fluid on screen

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,136 miles

Offside Inner Tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,273 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 43,273 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1x missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 31,804 miles

Dashboard indicates service due.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,909 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 22,406 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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HN62 WVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HN62 WVJ, 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 HN62 WVJ registered?

HN62 WVJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is HN62 WVJ safe to buy?

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