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HG62 EHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 EHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,523 miles

Nearside Front front n/s day time running light out

Nearside Front front n/s side light dull

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s centre tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators = 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,853 miles

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

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,572 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,344 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,727 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 16,716 miles

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

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

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 EHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

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

Is HG62 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 EHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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