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HY62 MJV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 117,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 113,116 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2024 109,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,410 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 103,215 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,618 miles

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 19 Jul 2019 78,618 miles

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))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,413 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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HY62 MJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HY62 MJV, 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 HY62 MJV registered?

HY62 MJV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is HY62 MJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 MJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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