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WJ62 HKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

220,811 mi
Last recorded220,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 220,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 205,421 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 179,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,062 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,144 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,391 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,123 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 HKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Green 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 HKW, 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 WJ62 HKW registered?

WJ62 HKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 HKW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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