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HV62 WKJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,432 mi
Last recorded72,432 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,432 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 67,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and trays

Pass 8 May 2024 62,331 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to front number plate - O/S cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2023 54,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Blistering" (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Slight damage to front number plate - O/S cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,271 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,706 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 42,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2019 38,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 38,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2017 32,919 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,334 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,355 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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HV62 WKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

HV62 WKJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is HV62 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 WKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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