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EX62 HUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,579 mi
Last recorded105,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 HUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 105,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 102,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 97,632 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,289 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 91,609 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users 0.33 limit is 0.55 service treatments and premium fuel is advised - smell fumes vapour slight no smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi piece damaged worn slight mesh (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides - led fitted (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim is high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim is high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear both - disc are worn slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 86,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 86,670 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

slight outer shoulder wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 40,475 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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EX62 HUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX62 HUY, 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 EX62 HUY registered?

EX62 HUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EX62 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 HUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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