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MJ62 VHY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,631 mi
Last recorded111,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,560 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,129 miles

Front brake pads low on front

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image shown (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads low on front

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,147 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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MJ62 VHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MJ62 VHY, 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 MJ62 VHY registered?

MJ62 VHY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is MJ62 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ62 VHY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ62 VHY have outstanding finance?

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