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WF62 HNJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,873 miles

Nearside Front headlight condensation

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 109,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 107,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers starting to mist screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,057 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 103,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,498 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,889 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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WF62 HNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF62 HNJ, 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 WF62 HNJ registered?

WF62 HNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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