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HG62 MKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,231 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 71,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,921 miles

nearside front day time running lamp inop

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,127 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 36,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,420 miles

Nearside Front trye excessively worn on outer edge but within mot requirements

Offside Front trye excessively worn on outer edge but within mot requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,339 miles

front tyres worn low on the outer edges

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 MKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MKA, 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

How do I check the history of HG62 MKA?

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What year was HG62 MKA registered?

HG62 MKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is HG62 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 MKA shows 10 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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