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MJ62 VHZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,528 mi
Last recorded164,528 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 VHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight imbalance in parking brake

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,849 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight imbalance in parking brake

Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,966 miles

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

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,070 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 105,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 80,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 80,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,083 miles

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

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 VHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 MJ62 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

MJ62 VHZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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