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RE62 BMU

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,778 mi
Last recorded174,778 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 BMU
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 174,778 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSR edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 174,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both NS & OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSR edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 174,776 miles

Offside Rear Upper 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 NS & OS - pads are new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 174,254 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 173,039 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 158,634 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 147,911 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,018 miles

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

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 24 Jan 2019 113,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,612 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,748 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,529 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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RE62 BMU is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE62 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE62 BMU is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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