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HG62 APO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,378 mi
Last recorded145,378 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 APO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 145,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 133,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system On caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 107,695 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 106,444 miles

Nearside front seat belt flexible stalk casing missing

Slight travel at service brake pedal

Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,250 miles

Both front caliper mounting clips fitted incorrectly

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,818 miles

Central stop lamp lens loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,578 miles

chips in screen

Fail 3 Mar 2018 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 49,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,566 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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HG62 APO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG62 APO, 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 HG62 APO registered?

HG62 APO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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