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WV62 HJC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HJC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,188 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,046 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 61,045 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,733 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,776 miles

Under tray fitted

coolant low

Fail 8 Apr 2023 52,776 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

coolant low

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 50,392 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit sensor wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,334 miles

Front o/s/n/s tyres worn on outer shoulder.

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

Nearside parking brake just met the legal requirement

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 43,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2017 38,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,685 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

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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WV62 HJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 WV62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV62 HJC registered?

WV62 HJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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