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HG62 EWU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,044 mi
Last recorded136,044 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,032 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 127,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,834 miles

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

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 18 Sep 2023 105,834 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,079 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,278 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 43,569 miles

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

both front tyres has cracks in tread

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,071 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 EWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

HG62 EWU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is HG62 EWU safe to buy?

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