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PJ62 VHB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,525 mi
Last recorded93,525 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,525 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,969 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,909 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 22,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

PJ62 VHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ62 VHB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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