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HV62 JDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,044 mi
Last recorded148,044 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 JDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 148,044 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive train fault on dashboard.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 148,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive train fault on dashboard.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 118,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 106,604 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Serious play in inner rack arms (both sides). ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 106,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Serious play in inner rack arms (both sides). ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,341 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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 JDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV62 JDJ, 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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HV62 JDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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