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PJ62 HHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 HHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 139,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake pads getting thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Sep 2026 139,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake pads getting thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 116,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 116,093 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer defective.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2024 115,872 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s washer not working

Fail 2 Feb 2023 111,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s washer not working

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,450 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.0mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 106,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.0mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,072 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,603 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,358 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,861 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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PJ62 HHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PJ62 HHU, 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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PJ62 HHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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