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HG62 EHS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,484 mi
Last recorded110,484 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 EHS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 110,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,489 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 87,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 81,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,059 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 70,699 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,464 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,646 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 EHS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EHS, 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

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What year was HG62 EHS registered?

HG62 EHS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is HG62 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 EHS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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