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HG62 BFM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,152 mi
Last recorded152,152 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 BFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 152,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 152,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,017 miles

Rear PARK BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES FULL LENGTH OF TRAVEL TO ACHIEVE BRAKE EFFICIENCY

Fail 4 Aug 2025 147,017 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear PARK BRAKE LEVER REQUIRES FULL LENGTH OF TRAVEL TO ACHIEVE BRAKE EFFICIENCY

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 139,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 131,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,510 miles

bonnet cable sticking

Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet cable sticking

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,965 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 106,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,125 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,131 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,255 miles

Oil below minimum

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil below minimum

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

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 BFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HG62 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

HG62 BFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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