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BD62 HVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,536 mi
Last recorded72,536 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 HVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,959 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 65,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,112 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 65,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 61,847 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,573 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 45,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front Arm Ball Joint Rubber Slightly Worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,162 miles

Front Tyre's cracking worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 14,744 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 HVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD62 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

BD62 HVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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