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WJ62 HKX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HKX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 126,920 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 117,185 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 117,185 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,530 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 106,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,108 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,108 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition dirty/not clear enough (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 76,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 76,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 63,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,861 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,446 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 HKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ62 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

WJ62 HKX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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