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BD62 HCX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,071 mi
Last recorded68,071 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Moisture in the lamp

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Repeater in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Moisture in the lamp

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 47,679 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,756 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2018 33,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,576 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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BD62 HCX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BD62 HCX, 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 BD62 HCX registered?

BD62 HCX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is BD62 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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