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WJ62 HKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,402 mi
Last recorded73,402 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HKN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,402 miles

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))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 225/45/17 Churchill RCB010. NOT fixable. ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 62,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,827 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2021 47,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,139 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

tow bar fitted - with no trailer electrics

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 35,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,237 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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WJ62 HKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WJ62 HKN, 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 WJ62 HKN registered?

WJ62 HKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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