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BD62 HDF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,776 mi
Last recorded72,776 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HDF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 68,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 64,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 60,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 55,624 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 50,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 47,112 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,171 miles

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

front Washers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,574 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 25,029 miles

Offside Rear 2 x nailed/ punctured

Fail 24 Oct 2015 25,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 2 x nailed/ punctured

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 HDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HDF, 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 BD62 HDF registered?

BD62 HDF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 HDF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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