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HV62 MJY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,047 mi
Last recorded139,047 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 109,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,222 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 74,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 61,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 45,742 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn very close to legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted,and item removed from drivers view,before starting test.

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 MJY 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 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 MJY, 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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What year was HV62 MJY registered?

HV62 MJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is HV62 MJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 MJY 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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