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EY62 HLC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,430 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS & NS

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS & NS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 83,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,419 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 73,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EY62 HLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 EY62 HLC, 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

How do I check the history of EY62 HLC?

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What year was EY62 HLC registered?

EY62 HLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is EY62 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY62 HLC 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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