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SA62 JHK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,115 mi
Last recorded57,115 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 JHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 57,115 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2026 57,115 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,221 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 49,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 44,535 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 44,535 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater working intermittently

Fail 12 Aug 2021 35,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Offside and nearside (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater working intermittently

Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,793 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 27,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 27,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 24,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,523 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,754 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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SA62 JHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA62 JHK, 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 SA62 JHK registered?

SA62 JHK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SA62 JHK safe to buy?

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