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HG62 FKR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,448 mi
Last recorded168,448 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 FKR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 168,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 132,495 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/side rear, n/side front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,063 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 105,086 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,771 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,911 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Full under vehicle covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front D.R.L not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 82,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Full under vehicle covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front D.R.L not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend full brake inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

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 FKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

HG62 FKR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is HG62 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 FKR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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