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HG62 FHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,666 mi
Last recorded61,666 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 61,666 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2026 61,666 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Broken brake wear sensor (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 60,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 60,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight play offside rackend

Pass 1 May 2024 57,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 44,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 28,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in back of mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,580 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Minor distort on inner wheel.

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 FHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

HG62 FHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is HG62 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 FHN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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