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SL62 HJC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,244 mi
Last recorded116,244 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 HJC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 116,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 116,244 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,899 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 102,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,947 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,711 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,805 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,036 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,507 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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SL62 HJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL62 HJC, 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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What year was SL62 HJC registered?

SL62 HJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SL62 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 HJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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