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HV62 JBY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,832 mi
Last recorded172,832 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 JBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 172,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Manufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 159,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 159,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 149,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,801 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in place (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,648 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 34,681 miles

Inner front brake pads worn to between 5 and 6mm.

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres both worn to approx 2 to 3mm.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 34,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner front brake pads worn to between 5 and 6mm.

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres both worn to approx 2 to 3mm.

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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HV62 JBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV62 JBY, 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 HV62 JBY registered?

HV62 JBY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is HV62 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 JBY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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