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HV62 WJK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 WJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 61,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,399 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,561 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 41,115 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,424 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 37,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,307 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 21,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,957 miles

Offside Rear damage tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,991 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 10,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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 WJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

HV62 WJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HV62 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 WJK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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