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PJ62 HWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,049 mi
Last recorded119,049 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 HWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,049 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,041 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi / pipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Upper front arm bush ( Front sub-frame ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Not making full contact with disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Drive Train Light ON

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to maintain a constant rev to carry out emissions test

Pass 1 Nov 2020 109,167 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,361 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,547 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,926 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 HWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HWY, 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 PJ62 HWY registered?

PJ62 HWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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